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Press & News
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July 7, 2026
Mississippi Today Article: Summer EBT
Mississippi is one of a dozen states where the end of the school year can mean the start of a serious food shortage for families who depend on school meals, due to state leaders opting out of a federal program meant to feed hungry kids when they’re home during the summer. Springboard to Opportunities is […]
MS TODAY
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June 19, 2026
Forbes: Juneteenth
Juneteenth Reminds Us What Freedom Costs, And Who Still Pays Most READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE “Black women understand that success is holistic. It is spiritual. It is relational. It is grounded in family, faith and the ability to live without constant financial strain. That is not a narrow definition of well-being. It is a […]
FORBES
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June 10, 2026
Feature: The ROOTED Substack
“Living in Mississippi taught me how much wisdom exists in communities that are often underestimated. That understanding has shaped every aspect of my work.” READ THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE
ROOTED SUBSTACK
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May 26, 2026
Forbes: Why Drug Pricing Is Really About Power
In a wide-ranging conversation, access to medicines advocate Tahir Amin explains how patent rules, neoliberal policy and corporate influence shape who gets lifesaving care. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE Tahir Amin has spent years tracing a through line from patent law to pharmaceutical pricing to the question of who really holds power in both the U.S. […]
FORBES
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May 18, 2026
BOSSIP Feature with Aisha Nyandoro
From Struggle To Stability: Aisha Nyandoro’s ‘Magnolia Mother’s Trust’ Is Funding Freedom For Black Moms READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE “Continuing this work right now is especially urgent because we understand that the affordability crisis is among us. We know that everything costs more.”
BOSSIP
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May 11, 2026
Forbes: What Mothers Need Isn’t Praise. It’s Policy.
“This past weekend, millions of mothers across the United States were celebrated with cards, flowers and well wishes. But Mother’s Day in America has become an act of appreciation without accountability. We applaud mothers for their strength and sacrifice, while perpetuating policies that require both constantly.” READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE “Cash does not solve […]
FORBES