The Voices for a Just World Lecture Series, presented by Mississippi for a Just World in partnership with Tougaloo College, convenes leading scholars, organizers, artists, and cultural thinkers to explore the urgent questions shaping our time. Rooted in a tradition of intellectual rigor and social justice, the series creates an intentional space for critical dialogue around democracy, equity, liberation, and collective power.
Designed to move beyond surface conversation, Voices for a Just World bridges campus and community—connecting academic insight with lived experience and actionable solutions. Each lecture invites participants to engage deeply, think critically, and imagine pathways toward a more just and inclusive society.
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Tamika D. Mallory & Linda Sarsour at Tougaloo College
Join us live from Tougaloo College for the next installment of the Voices for a Just World Lecture Series featuring Tamika D. Mallory and Linda Sarsour.
This timely conversation will explore Black and Palestinian solidarity, global freedom struggles, and what it means to organize across borders in pursuit of justice, dignity, and liberation.
The discussion will be moderated by Rukia Lumumba and will connect local organizing traditions in Mississippi and the Deep South to movements around the world.
What You’ll Hear in This Conversation
- The connections between Black liberation and Palestinian solidarity
- How movements build power across communities and cultures
- The role of organizers in shaping global justice efforts
- What solidarity looks like in practice
About the Speakers
Tamika D. Mallory is a nationally recognized activist and co-founder of Until Freedom, known for her leadership in advancing justice and accountability.
Linda Sarsour is a Palestinian-American organizer and activist focused on civil rights, immigration justice, and international solidarity.
An Evening with Amanda Seales — Culture, Truth & Collective Liberation
Join us live from Tougaloo College for a special Black History Month edition of Voices for a Just World, featuring acclaimed cultural critic, comedian, and truth-teller Amanda Seales.
Hosted by Mississippi for a Just World in partnership with Tougaloo College and Black With No Chaser, this livestream captures an evening of fearless conversation at the intersection of culture, justice, humor, and human rights. Amanda Seales brings her signature blend of intellect, comedy, and uncompromising honesty to a dialogue focused on civic engagement, collective liberation, and what it truly means to “wake up on the right side of history.”
Whether you’re joining us on campus at Tougaloo College or tuning in from across the country, this conversation is for anyone committed to justice, truth, and transformative change.
📅 Live on: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00–7:30 PM CST
For more information about the series or future events, visit Mississippi for a Just World or contact info@msjw.org.
A Conversation with Professor Angela Y. Davis
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Mississippi for a Just World, in partnership with Tougaloo College, presents a powerful installment of the Voices for a Just World Lecture Series: a moderated conversation with Angela Y. Davis, moderated by Dr. Ebony Lumumba.
Grounded in the theme Freedom Is a Constant Struggle, this conversation examines how freedom struggles in the Deep South are deeply connected to global movements for human rights and dignity across Palestine, Sudan, and the Congo. The discussion invites audiences to reflect on the enduring ties between local organizing, global solidarity, and collective liberation.
Marc Lamont Hill | October 29, 2025
Mississippi for a Just World, in partnership with Tougaloo College, presented a powerful installment of the Voices for a Just World Lecture Series featuring scholar, journalist, and public intellectual Marc Lamont Hill.
Watch Marc Lamont Hill Lecture
About the Speaker
Marc Lamont Hill is a distinguished professor, author, and media commentator whose work focuses on race, politics, culture, and global justice. He is widely recognized for bridging academic scholarship with public discourse and community engagement.
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