Why This Tour Matters
Join us for a five-day journey that sheds light on the deep connections between poverty, systemic inequalities, and democracy. Learn from community leaders, advocates, and those directly impacted by these issues as we work toward a more just and equitable society.
Tour updates
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Mississippi Truth, Poverty and Democracy Tour shows urgent need for help
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Mississippi Truth, Poverty and Democracy tour talks health care in Delta region
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SPLC Mississippi listening tour dives into generational wealth discussion
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Mississippi tour participants hear hard truth about rural water insecurity
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Truth, poverty and democracy on display as tour gets underway in Mississippi
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SPLC rolls out second annual Mississippi Truth, Poverty and Democracy Tour
Location and topic schedule
2025 Truth, Poverty and Democracy Tour
Sept. 30
- Big Beautiful Bill
- Social Safety Net
- Housing Insecurity
Oct. 1
- Advocacy Boot Camp
Oct. 2
- Workforce Development
- Utilities Listening Session
Oct. 3
- Rural Health
- Food & Justice
- Water Distribution
- Defending Communities
Oct. 4
- Voter Registration Canvas
- Defenders of Democracy