# Event Details - **Event Name**: Social Justice Week Convocation Address featuring Emad Al-Turk - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us at Tougaloo College on April 1 for Social Justice Week Convocation Address featuring Emad Al-Turk.About this EventAbout This EventSocial Justice Week Convocation Address featuring Emad Al TurkEvent Details:Date and Time: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM)Location: Woodworth Chapel, Tougaloo College, 6550 Tougaloo Blvd., Tougaloo, MSAdmission: This event is free, and the community is welcome! Please RSVP here.Join Tougaloo College and Mississippi for a Just World for a special Social Justice Week Convocation featuring Emad Al Turk, founder of Mississippi for a Just World.This evening convocation offers a space for reflection, intellectual engagement, and collective grounding as the Tougaloo community gathers to consider the meaning of justice, solidarity, and human dignity in our world today.Emad Al Turk’s keynote will explore the concept of global solidarity, emphasizing that movements for freedom, dignity, and self-determination do not exist in isolation. Across geographies and generations, struggles for justice remain connected by shared moral commitments: a deep belief in human dignity and a refusal to accept systems of oppression, dispossession, and exclusion.The event will also reflect on Tougaloo College’s enduring legacy as an institution rooted in the civil rights movement and committed to scholarship, civic engagement, and moral imagination. This convocation invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to consider how historical memory can shape contemporary responsibility and how local struggles for justice remain connected to global human rights movements.Featured SpeakerEmad Al TurkFounder, Mississippi for a Just WorldMississippi for a Just World is an organization committed to human rights, democratic engagement, and global solidarity. Through his work, Emad Al Turk has helped foster conversations that connect local civic life in Mississippi to broader movements for justice around the world.AdmissionFree and open to the publicAdditional InformationThis event is part of Tougaloo College’s Social Justice Week, a series of programs designed to encourage dialogue around justice, human rights, civic responsibility, and community engagement.Event FAQsAccessibilityPlease contact info@ms4jw.org for any accessibility needs or concerns.ParkingFree parking is available on campus near Woodworth Chapel.Questions / Media InquiriesFor accessibility or media inquiries, email info@ms4jw.org. Elevator is available upon request at the chapel.Registration (Please Read)Community is welcome. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and first-come, first-served. Registration does not guarantee a seat, but it helps our organizers plan and ensures you receive event updates.Organizer InformationAbout Tougaloo CollegeFounded in 1869, Tougaloo College is a historically Black liberal arts college committed to intellectual excellence, social justice, and developing engaged citizens prepared to address the world's most pressing challenges. Located in Jackson, Mississippi, Tougaloo has a distinguished legacy as a catalyst for social change and a space where rigorous academic inquiry intersects with meaningful community engagement. The college continues its mission to foster critical thinking, promote equity, and empower students to lead transformative change in their communities and beyond.About Mississippi for a Just World (MSJW)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. Our goal is to be a living, breathing movement for human rights, deeply rooted in the enduring legacy of Mississippi's human liberation struggle. Across borders and cultures, irrespective of our different political, cultural, and social backgrounds, we are fighting for a world where every individual is empowered, where justice prevails, and where human dignity is non-negotiable.Our Mission:Rooted in a rich history of resistance, our mission is to serve as champions of human rights from Mississippi to Palestine, to Sudan, to Congo, to Haiti, and to all oppressed people of the world by dismantling systems of harm and injustice through transformative education, collective power building, and political advocacy.Our Vision:We envision a world where every individual, regardless of their background or circumstance, enjoys fundamental human rights, dignity, and equitable opportunities for a better future. MSJW is committed to fostering collaboration among diverse organizations, working to address the most pressing humanitarian challenges. Through collective action, we aspire to inspire positive change, cultivate empathy, and build bridges of understanding across borders and cultures.Get connected at Follow @ms4justworld on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for updates. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/social-justice-week-convocation-address-featuring-emad-al-turk/100001985590994114 - **Event Categories**: art - **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**: Woodworth Chapel - **lat**: 32.4041065 - **long**: -90.15962999999999 - **full address**: Woodworth Chapel, 6550 Tougaloo Boulevard, Jackson, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Social Justice Week Convocation Address featuring Emad Al-Turk - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/332e7d5105004c73d5e05f0b4bd729f992b96620476a82cfb0709cf9e8861efd-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1774113668 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Social Justice Week Convocation Address featuring Emad Al-Turk being held? - **A:** Social Justice Week Convocation Address featuring Emad Al-Turk takes place on Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 01 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Woodworth Chapel, 6550 Tougaloo Boulevard, Jackson, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Social Justice Week Convocation Address featuring Emad Al-Turk? - **A:** Social Justice Week Convocation Address featuring Emad Al-Turk is organized by Mississippi for a Just World. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Social Justice Week Convocation Address featuring Emad Al-Turk is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jackson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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