# Event Details - **Event Name**: People Over Politics: Voting Rights Edition - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join MSJW for People Over Politics: Voting Rights Edition to stay informed and connected as attacks on voting rights unfold across the SouthAbout this EventOverviewJoin MSJW for People Over Politics: Voting Rights Edition to stay informed and connected as attacks on voting rights unfold across the South.People Over Politics: Voting Rights EditionEvent OverviewDate: Saturday, June 6, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CSTLocation: Bennie G. Thompson Academic Center, Tougaloo Blvd., Tougaloo, MS 39174Cost: Free (Registration Required)Breakfast and lunch provided. Childcare available. Free parking accessible.Event DescriptionAfter the Supreme Court dismantled critical parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, MSJW is organizing a People Over Politics training specifically geared toward teaching Mississippi voters what is happening and how they can stay organized to resist attacks on voting rights in our state. This a critical moment to stay informed and engaged.Join Mississippi for a Just World (MSJW) for People Over Politics: Voting Rights Edition at the Bennie G. Thompson Academic Center at Tougaloo College. Together, we will break down the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Louisiana v. Callais and how it changed federal law protecting voters in the redistricting process.In this hands-on session, participants will learn:How today’s ruling could reshape redistricting law across the countryHow maps are drawn and what that means for your vote and your representation at every level of government, from Congress all the way down to your local school boardHow to check your registration, share this information, and stay informed and connected as these changes unfoldMany changes are coming for Mississippi Voters. This summer, Mississippi’s congressional districts will be up for change, and the Mississippi Shield Act (SB 2588) was signed into law earlier this year, which introduces new citizenship verification requirements for voter registration that could affect eligible voters across the state. We are stronger when we learn together and organize together. Join MSJW for People Over Politics: Voting Rights Edition to join a community of Mississippians staying informed and fighting back together.As part of the training, participants will receive:A People Over Politics Advocacy WorkbookA comprehensive legislative advocacy trainingInformation about Louisiana v. Callais, Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, redistricting, the Shield Act, voter registration status, and what documents may be neededOur mission is to make sure every eligible voter in Mississippi has the information they need to participate fully in our democracy.LogisticsLocation: Bennie G. Thompson Academic Center, Tougaloo Blvd., Tougaloo, MS 39174Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMFree Breakfast and lunch provided.Childcare availableFree parking availableWho Should AttendThis training is open to anyone who wants to:Check your voter registration status and make sure your information is up to dateLearn about the new Shield Act requirements and what documents may be neededShare this information with your friends, family, and neighborsNo prior experience needed. These changes are happening quickly, and we want to make sure no one is left behind. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/people-over-politics-voting-rights-edition/100001989844686021 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Jackson - **state**: MS - **country**: United States - **location**: Tougaloo Boulevard - **lat**: 32.4012069 - **long**: -90.1572562 - **full address**: Tougaloo Boulevard, Tougaloo Boulevard, Jackson, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: People Over Politics: Voting Rights Edition - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e8e5093c490ee9bc0943256d244181a0215e49973539f1f8ba3d5dfe2b344743-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2d6260-gmir.jpg?v=1779510740 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is People Over Politics: Voting Rights Edition being held? - **A:** People Over Politics: Voting Rights Edition takes place on Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Tougaloo Boulevard, Tougaloo Boulevard, Jackson, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing People Over Politics: Voting Rights Edition? - **A:** People Over Politics: Voting Rights Edition is organized by Mississippi for a Just World. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "People Over Politics: Voting Rights Edition", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e8e5093c490ee9bc0943256d244181a0215e49973539f1f8ba3d5dfe2b344743-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2d6260-gmir.jpg?v=1779510740", "startDate": "2026-06-06T10:00:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-06-06T14:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/jackson/people-over-politics-voting-rights-edition/100001989844686021", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Tougaloo Boulevard", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Tougaloo Boulevard", "postalCode": "39174", "addressLocality": "Jackson", "addressRegion": "MS", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "32.4012069", "longitude": "-90.1572562" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join MSJW for People Over Politics: Voting Rights Edition to stay informed and connected as attacks on voting rights unfold across the South", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-05-23", "availabilityEnds": "2026-06-06T14:00:00-05:00", "validFrom": "2026-05-23", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/jackson/people-over-politics-voting-rights-edition/100001989844686021" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-05-23", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-05-23", "url": "https://allevents.in/jackson/people-over-politics-voting-rights-edition/100001989844686021", "price": 0, "name": "RSVP" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Mississippi for a Just World", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/mississippi-for-a-just-world/27005022", "description": "Mississippi for a Just World (MSJW) is a humanitarian organization based in Mississippi that bridges the fight to build a more just world from the Deep South to the Global South. 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