Jackson Advocate Publisher
To continue the momentum of the Day of Action for voting rights, where thousands convened in downtown Jackson on May 20, 2026, organizers and activists are diligently working to host a series of community events over the next few months.
One of those organizers is Waikinya Clanton, director of the MS office of Southern Poverty Law Center. Clanton was one of the resounding voices who galvanized the crowd that gathered in the Jackson Convention Complex in the events surrounding the march. Her clarion call at the rally, “We are here! We are standing on business…the business of voting rights,” isn’t just empty words. Clanton is energized to continue the work to keep the momentum of that day up to November’s election and beyond…