Helping every Mississippian rise by removing barriers to success Join The Movement Our Focus Empower is dedicated to the mission of a quality education for every child, meaningful work for every adult, and justice for all Education Every child is unique, full of potential and deserving of a quality education that meets their individual needs. Learn More Work Every Mississippian should have the opportunity to find meaningful work. Learn More Justice Every citizen should receive fairness, equity, and a path to redemption from our justice system. Learn More Latest News Bill Summaries, Education HB 1173: Teacher supply cards for public charter school teachers by Empower Mississippi House Bill 1173, authored by Rep. Richard Bennett, would provide charter school… Bill Summaries, Empower What’s Still Alive in the Legislature? by Empower Mississippi Two major deadlines occurred this week that affect legislation. The deadline for… Bill Summaries, Work SB 2160: Move Function of Cosmetology and Barber Boards to Health Department by Empower Mississippi Senate Bill 2160, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Blackwell, would dissolve the Boards… Justice, Your Story Finding hope in the hopelessness of prison by Joanna Holbert Eleven times Deborah Mosby had been before the state parole board –… Education School Choice Celebration a Success by Joanna Holbert Over 600 students, teachers, school leaders, parents, elected officials and friends gathered… Press Releases, Work New Report Answers Concerns About Nurse Practitioners by Empower Mississippi Fears about quality of care are “greatly exaggerated” Empower Mississippi has… More Recent Videos Watch