Did you see this last week, team? In the middle of a pandemic, Mississippi’s state government decided to name April ‘Confederate Heritage Month.’ Really. This kind of action only drags Mississippi backwards to its painful past, when we need to be moving forward and focusing on what unites us, especially now. Mike Espy is ready to bring Mississippians together. Pitch in $10 or whatever you can to help him become the next U.S. Senator from Mississippi. PITCH IN

Dear friend,

This April, we’re in the midst of a pandemic that’s left schools and non-essential businesses closed, families financially struggling, and many Mississippians sick with the coronavirus – with African Americans disproportionately impacted.

Yet, State Leadership thought it was a good time to name April ‘Confederate Heritage Month.’ Seriously.

Choosing to honor confederate heritage in the midst of a pandemic not only once again creates the worst possible image for Mississippi, but only pulls us further apart in a time when we all need to be pulling together.

Just like Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith’s photos of herself in confederate garb in 2018, this is a polarizing move that only reminds us of Mississippi’s shameful past, when we need to be focusing on a brighter, more united future. Mississippians don't need throwbacks right now, we need to move forward.

If you’re ready for a leader in the U.S. Senate who’s dedicated to leaving the past behind and uniting Mississippians, make a contribution of $10 (or whatever you can afford right now) to fuel our campaign:

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I’m ready to bring the people together to celebrate what makes Mississippi so special and great today for everyone – not a painful part of our history that hurt so many.

Thanks,

Mike