Mississippi Votes

Mississippi Votes is a youth-driven organization inspiring a new generation of civic leaders in the Magnolia State. Led by young people of color, MS Votes uses innovative tactics — from hip-hop and art to social media — to engage voters under 30. They host campus and community town hall conversations on issues like voting rights, education funding, and criminal justice, often infusing the events with local music or poetry to draw crowds. Through their Arts & Activism Fellowship, they even produce concerts and open-mic nights that double as civic forums on pressing political issues​:contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}​:contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}. Mississippi Votes also runs voter registration drives and an election hotline, but it’s their culture-driven “#TheFutureIsUpToUs” dialogues that truly empower young Mississippians to speak up. By bridging generational gaps and centering youth voices, the group is making democracy more accessible and fun. Learn more on the Mississippi Votes website.