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class="content__text" “I think the way we can strengthen American democracy is by investing in young people.” As executive director of Mississippi Votes, Arekia Bennett has seen the power of a youth-led movement in her own organization’s fight for electoral justice in a state known for its strict voting laws. In her work as an Emerson Collective Fellow, she drew from this experience to create a campaign that trained young people whose lives have been impacted by the criminal-legal system to become advocates for disenfranchised voters. Learn more about Mississippi Votes and apply to be a Democracy in Action Fellow today in our link in bio.

February 13, 2023