Helping every Mississippian rise by removing barriers to success Join The Movement Our Focus Empower is dedicated to the mission of a quality education for every child, meaningful work for every adult, and justice for all EducationEvery child is unique, full of potential and deserving of a quality education that meets their individual needs. Learn More WorkEvery Mississippian should have the opportunity to find meaningful work. Learn More JusticeEvery citizen should receive fairness, equality, and a path to redemption from our justice system. Learn More Latest News Press Releases Joanna Polk joins the team by Empower Mississippi Joanna Polk has been named Executive Assistant and Development Manager on the… Press Releases Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves Proclaims April “Second Chance Month” by Empower Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has declared April 2024 as Mississippi Second Chance Month!… Bill Summaries SB 2689: Replace end of course tests with national testing options by Empower Mississippi Senate Bill 2689, sponsored by Sen. Dennis DeBar, would remove the public… Bill Summaries HB 1609: Restore voting rights of former non-violent offenders by Empower Mississippi House Bill 1609, sponsored by Rep. Kabir Karriem, would automatically restore the… Justice Does Every Crime Deserve a Life Sentence? by Grant Callen Mississippi has a poverty problem. We are the poorest state in the… Press Releases Empower Mississippi Announces New Chairman of the Board by Empower Mississippi Ridgeland, MS – March 20, 2024 – Empower Mississippi announces the election… More THE EMPOWER PODCAST Recent Videos More