Welcome back to Front and Center, our series centering the low-income Black women of the Magnolia Mother’s Trust in Jackson, Miss! The fourth cohort of guaranteedincome recipients have received their first payments and are excited to share their stories.
The recent rolling back ofwill hurt low-income Black women in conservative states like Mississippi the most. This is in addition to the cruelty of state legislators who refused to expand postpartum Medicaid access earlier this year.
This disregard for the well-being of Black women shows us that our work here is not done. That’s why we’re extending this series for another year, featuring the latest cohort of the Magnolia Mother’s Trust along with checking in on recipients of previous years to see how they’re faring. We’ll also be sharing results of the program with you through our.
“It was really unbelievable when I got the call a few months ago that I would be part of the Magnolia Mother’s Trust and start receiving $1,000 each month,” wrote Jakheya. “Now I can cover my bills and do more fun things for my son. … It can be hard to find hope, but I just remember that I am here, I am living. I am able to take care of my son, and right now I’m able to show him more than he’s ever seen.
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