08/16/2026
Day 2 of the One Voice and Mississippi MOVE Community Organizing Training was nothing short of inspiring!
The room was buzzing with shared purpose, deep wisdom, and an undeniable passion for our communities. From our seasoned community leaders to the bright, energetic young organizers who joined us, every single voice brought vital perspective to the table. Seeing multiple generations sit together to strategize for lasting change was a powerful reminder that our future is in capable, determined hands.
Here is a look at what we tackled:
* SWOT Analysis in Action: We dug deep into our collective Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, looking honestly at our landscape to find the most effective paths forward.
* Community Power Mapping: Participants rolled up their sleeves to identify decision-makers, influential community hubs, and the everyday power networks that can help shift policy and resources where they are needed most.
* Youth-Led Energy: Our youth participants brought fresh insight, boldness, and creativity to every breakout group, showing us exactly how modern organizing connects across generations.
We wrapped up the day by turning all of our big ideas into tangible action: laying out clear next steps, building robust communication plans to keep everyone connected, gathering valuable feedback from attendees, and dividing up task lists so the momentum continues well beyond this weekend.
Thank you to everyone who showed up ready to learn, share, and build together. The work is real, the love for Mississippi is strong, and we are just getting started!