Meridian Freedom Project postpones community forums

Published 5:00 pm Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Following the death of Dr. Bill Scaggs, The Meridian Freedom Project has postponed a  series of community forums on racism and community healing. 

Scaggs, who died Tuesday, cofounded the organization in 2013 after retiring as president of Meridian Community College. 

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The forums,  titled “The Meridian Freedom Project Presents: Lift Every Voice” were planned to start on July 18 at the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience. 

The non-profit focuses on empowering young people and developing future leaders.

A new date has not been set for the forums.