
The Medgar & Myrlie Evers Institute and Mississippi Votes
Action Fund Invite You To Celebrate
the 2nd annual democracy in action convening.
A legacy of Justice, a Future of Change
June 26-29, 2025 | Jackson, MS

Honoring Medgar Evers
Join the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Institute (MMEI) and Mississippi Votes Action Fund as we celebrate Medgar Evers' 100th birthday at the Second Annual Democracy in Action Convening, taking place June 26–29, 2025, in Jackson, MS. This powerful gathering will unite activists, leaders, and community members who are advancing democracy and social justice across Mississippi and beyond. By investing in this event, you not only honor a transformative legacy—you also empower the next generation of change makers working toward a more just and equitable future.
Seize this opportunity to honor the incomparable legacy of Medgar Evers while fueling the movement for lasting, positive change.
What Does Medgar Mean to You? Share Your Voice.
On what would have been Medgar Wiley Evers’ 100th birthday, we’re asking one powerful question:
What does Medgar mean to you?
Whether you knew him personally, grew up hearing his story, or learned about his legacy in school or activism,
your voice matters in honoring the man who gave everything for justice, dignity, and democracy.
We invite you to join the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Institute in a special digital tribute.
Featured Speakers

Joy Ann Reid

Stacey Abrams

Ralph Eubanks

Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr.

Dr. Michael Vinson Williams

Anna Wolfe

Nikole Hannah Jones

Jerry Mitchell
Schedule of Events
In this deeply moving dialogue, panelists will share personal stories that highlight the joys and heartbreaks of growing up with fathers whose lives were shaped by courage, conviction, and sacrifice. Through reflections on family, freedom, and the ongoing fight for justice, they will speak to the ways these legacies live on—not just in history books but in their hearts, their work, and their everyday lives.
This session is a tribute to the bonds between fathers and daughters and to the enduring power of love to carry forward the work of justice. It invites us all to remember, feel, and reimagine the future through the lens of those who knew these heroes best—not only as leaders but as family.
This year's Democracy in Action Convening stands as both a tribute to his legacy and a call to action, rooted in his enduring spirit and propelled by a new generation of civic leaders.
This is a perfect opportunity to network and relax before the next session.
Participants will explore how local and state policies directly shape the conditions of our lives—from schools and housing to voting rights and reproductive justice—and why it’s critical for young people to not only understand policy, but to shape it. This session will also highlight how MS Votes AF builds people-powered campaigns rooted in the lived experiences of Mississippians, and how advocacy can drive change inside and outside the legislature.
This is a perfect opportunity to network and relax before the next session.
Lunch will be served.
Together, we’ll unpack the tools, challenges, and evolving practices shaping community organizing today—especially in states like Mississippi, where systemic disenfranchisement persists but resistance thrives. The panel will uplift lessons from campaigns that center Black and Brown youth, rural communities, and queer and trans voices, while offering insight into how we build lasting infrastructure, not just momentary momentum.
The Next 100 is a collaborative closing plenary hosted by the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Institute and Mississippi Votes Action Fund, spotlighting the young leaders and visionaries who are shaping the civic and social justice movements of tomorrow. Rooted in the enduring legacy of Medgar and Myrlie Evers—and energized by the momentum of MS Votes' grassroots infrastructure—this conversation uplifts the Mississippians who are redefining what democracy looks like in the Deep South.
From restoring democratic tools like the ballot initiative to advancing justice in education, economics, and healthcare, these rising voices carry forward a lineage of activism, while boldly crafting new strategies for liberation. This is not just a passing of the torch—it’s a generational expansion of the fire.
Limited Sponsors Available
Join the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Institute (MMEI) and Mississippi Votes Action Fund as we celebrate Medgar Evers' 100th birthday at the Second Annual Democracy in Action Convening, taking place June 26–29, 2025, in Jackson, MS. This powerful gathering will unite activists, leaders, and community members who are advancing democracy and social justice across Mississippi and beyond. By investing in this event, you not only honor a transformative legacy—you also empower the next generation of change makers working toward a more just and equitable future.
Seize this opportunity to honor the incomparable legacy of Medgar Evers while fueling the movement for lasting, positive change.
Register Today
Event Details
June 26, 2025 - June 29, 2025
6:00 PM-3:00 PM CST
Jackson Convention Complex Center
105 East Pascagoula Street
Jackson, MS 39201