Student Art & Writing Captures Challenges of Past Year, Vision for Future
Who We Are
In the spirit of our namesake, Governor William Winter, the William Winter Institute offers programming designed to foster community communications, engage youth leaders and promote civic dialogue on the key issues facing Mississippi and the nation.
Community Building
The Welcome TableTM process helps communities build the relationships necessary to heal systemic challenges, solve civic problems and to bridge long-standing divides.
Youth Engagement
The Summer Youth Institute is a nine-day experiential program for youth to discover the value of diversity and build both leadership and advocacy skills; Summer Youth Institute 2.0 is a reconvening of SYI alumni to maintain their network and strengthen the SYI curriculum.
Policy and Civic Engagement
Rethink MississippiTM is a policy and civic engagement platform for focusing leaders and their constituents on the need for a future based on equity.
“Wherever I’ve gone, irrespective of racial or cultural differences, I’ve found that people agree on several basic propositions: everybody wants a decent education for their children; everybody wants a fair chance to secure a job that will sustain them and their family; everybody wants to be able to live in a decent house on a safe street; everybody wants access to adequate health care; and everybody wants to be treated with dignity and respect.”
- Governor William Winter
The Winter Institute in Photos
Take a look at some images of past Welcome TableTM, Summer Youth Institutes and civil engagement events.
An ongoing project to chronicle the extraordinary efforts of local people who organized to combat Mississippi’s Jim Crow segregation, as well as the complex network of white resistance trying to maintain it.
The Winter Institute Blog
News and reports from the William Winter Institute and our program participants.
Intersectionality and the Invisible Woman: A Discussion With Rashida H. Govan
Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man shook the nation with its poignant narrative on the experiences of Black Americans during the early 50s. His book catalyzed the civil rights movement, and brought the injustices experienced by Black Americans to the forefront of the nation’s consciousness. However, the experiences of Black women and girls continue
Webinar Replay: Shelia Sundar On The Experiences of Immigrants Through The Lenses of History and Sociology
Watch the replay of the September 30 , 2021 webinar featuring Shelia Sundar. About the Session How can sociology and history help us gain new insight into the lives and experiences of immigrants? Shelia Sundar, founder of the Southern History Project and acclaimed fiction writer and essayist, examines this question
A peek into the 2021 Summer Youth Institute
The Summer Youth Institute is a curated learning experience for rising sophomore and junior high school students who are Mississippi residents. SYI develops leadership, self-awareness, and a deeper understanding of community in students who desire to make an impact. Students participate in themed workshops where they: Learn the importance of
Statement from The Winter Institute Staff on the Passing of Elise Winter
The staff and friends of the Winter Institute are deeply saddened by the passing of former First Lady Elise Winter. Many of us knew Mrs. Winter as an encourager and shining example of commitment to community. The Winter Institute benefited in countless ways from her servant’s heart and her steadfast
SYI Alum Yasmin Ware Wins 4th NYT Annual Podcast Contest
Congratulations to Yasmine Ware, an alum of the Summer Youth Institute, who was one of 12 winners of the 4th annual New York Times Podcast Contest. Ware, 17, is from Madison, Mississippi, and her submission, “OREOntation,” was selected from a record 1,500 contest entries. You can stream Ware’s podcast and
Webinar Replay: Infectious Inadequacy: How Our Current Healthcare System Makes Us All Sick
Watch the replay of the May 20, 2021 webinar with Dr. Scott Stearman, “Infectious Inadequacy: How Our Current Healthcare System Makes Us All Sick.” About the Session Is adequate healthcare a human right? The United Nations’ 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate
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