Southern Rural Black Women's Initiative

Southern Rural Black Women's Initiative Southern Rural Black Women's Initiative for Economic and Social Justice (SRBWI) organizes women via grassroots efforts in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi.

Founded in the autumn of 2000, by a grant from the Ford Foundation, the Southern Rural Black Women's Initiative for Economic and Social Justice (SRBWI), works with women in 77 counties the United States Department of Agriculture has designated persistently poor for more than two decades in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi. These counties are mostly former plantation areas. SRBWI incubates business

es and builds networks of leaders and advocate for public policies that helps women, their families and communities. SRBWI is administered by the Children’s Defense Fund’s - Southern Regional Office and financed by private foundations and individual donations. Its hallmark programming and notable work are the Unita Blackwell Young Women's Leadership Institute, Human Rights Commissions and Asset Development, which includes Women in Agriculture and Southern Journeys.

We take a moment to honor and express heartfelt gratitude to all fathers. We are thankful for your love, support, courag...
06/21/2026

We take a moment to honor and express heartfelt gratitude to all fathers. We are thankful for your love, support, courage, and strength that nurture your children and inspire the world.

“A father is chosen by God to teach and guide his children, and greater still, to love them with all his heart.”

Happy Father’s Day!!

-The Southern Rural Black Women’s Initiative (SRBWI)

06/19/2026

As we observe Juneteenth, Freedom Day, we pledge to remain steadfast in our dedication to the fight for freedom.

Today, we pay tribute to the ancestors who have fought on our behalf and stand together with them. We reflect on our progress and look forward to the journey ahead.

Brothers and sisters, let us stand tall and proud as we commemorate Juneteenth.

🗣️ALABAMA you have less than an hour left before the polls close!! If you’re in line at 7pm stay in line and cast your v...
06/16/2026

🗣️ALABAMA you have less than an hour left before the polls close!! If you’re in line at 7pm stay in line and cast your vote!

🗣️Georgia| you never a few minutes left before some polls close. If you’re in line, stay in LiNE!!
06/16/2026

🗣️Georgia| you never a few minutes left before some polls close. If you’re in line, stay in LiNE!!

AL: It’s State Primary Runoff Election Day! The polls are OPEN!!! 🗳️ Local Elections Matter! Go to the Polls7am to 7pm H...
06/16/2026

AL: It’s State Primary Runoff Election Day! The polls are OPEN!!!
🗳️ Local Elections Matter! Go to the Polls
7am to 7pm
Have a voting plan!
Check your status and polling place here:
https://myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/voterview

GA: It’s State Primary Runoff Election Day! The polls are OPEN!!! 🗳️ Local Elections Matter! Go to the Polls7am to 7pm H...
06/16/2026

GA: It’s State Primary Runoff Election Day! The polls are OPEN!!!
🗳️ Local Elections Matter! Go to the Polls
7am to 7pm
Have a voting plan!
Check your status and polling place here:
https://myinfo.alabamavotes.gov/voterview

🗳️✊🏾 5 REASONS TO VOTE1️⃣ Honor the Legacy2️⃣ Impact Community Decisions3️⃣ Local Elections Matter4️⃣ Build Political Po...
06/16/2026

🗳️✊🏾 5 REASONS TO VOTE

1️⃣ Honor the Legacy
2️⃣ Impact Community Decisions
3️⃣ Local Elections Matter
4️⃣ Build Political Power
5️⃣ Shape the Future

Our Power. Our Vote. Our Future.

🗣️GEORGIA: Primary Runoff is this Tuesday, June 16th!!! Do you have a voting plan???? Please review the information be...
06/12/2026

🗣️GEORGIA: Primary Runoff is this Tuesday, June 16th!!! Do you have a voting plan????

Please review the information below as you are making your Voting Plan Statewide races will be on every voter's ballot, like the primaries for governor, lieutenant governor, and U.S. senator. Most other races are dependent on the county or legislative district.

The different races included in the Georgia primary runoff:

Republican primary for U.S. Senate
Republican primary for Georgia Governor
Republican primary for Georgia Lieutenant Governor
Democratic primary for Georgia Lieutenant Governor
Republican primary for Secretary of State
Democratic primary for Secretary of State
Democratic primary for Commissioner of Insurance
Democratic primary for Commissioner of Labor
Republican primary for State School Superintendent
Republican primary for Public Service Commissioner - District 5
Some U.S. House seats
Countywide officers

🗣️ALABAMA: Primary Runoff is this Tuesday, June 16th!!! Do you have a voting plan???? Conecuh, Greene, Lowndes & Wilcox...
06/12/2026

🗣️ALABAMA: Primary Runoff is this Tuesday, June 16th!!! Do you have a voting plan????

Conecuh, Greene, Lowndes & Wilcox Counties, your sample ballots are below! Please review as you are making your Voting Plan!!

Address

PO Box 11437
Jackson, MS
39283

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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