We’ve been on a Civics kick here on In Legal Terms. Today we’ve got Suzy Bowman, Director of Regional Impact for the CREATE Foundation who sponsors the National Civics Bee in Mississippi. We also welcome MELANIE POWELL, Executive Director of the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi, who recently had a seminar designed to prepare folks to serve on nonprofit boards - She's On Board.
Today’s Legal Terms on In Legal Terms are: CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, RULE OF LAW
Just last week we learned about AI in Education. Do you need help with AI in the workplace? Women’s Foundation of Mississippi will host Thrive at Work AI: Use, Misuse, and Navigating The Workplace, Tools Boundaries, & Best Practices for Modern Professional. That’s going to be Thursday, October 15th, 2026
Women’s Foundation of Mississippi work together with Mississippi’s politicians, schools, and communities to ensure Mississippi’s women thrive. If you’re interested in learning more their website is womens foundation ms.org
Do you want to help make an impact in your community but don’t know where to start? We’ve got a suggestion. For more than five decades, CREATE Foundation has worked alongside generous individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits to strengthen communities across Northeast Mississippi. One project is The Communities of Excellence Initiative that connects people at the local level across 17 counties in Northeast MS. https://createfoundation.com/community-of-excellence/
MPB has had a few podcasts with Community Foundations around the state.
Money Talks: Community Foundations Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Money Talks | Community Foundations Tuesday, December 9, 2025
In Legal Terms, the show where we break down the law, explain how it works, and help make it a little less intimidating for everyday Mississippians hosted by attorney Adam Kilgore. legalterms@mbponline.org
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