National Association of Social Workers, MS Chapter

06/12/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Gwendolyn Spencer Prater, LCSW, Dean Emerita, School of Social Work at Jackson State University (JSU) on being nominated by NASW-Mississippi Chapter and inducted into the 2026 NASW Social Work Pioneer Program in Washington DC. This program honors members of the social work profession who have contributed to the evolution and enrichment of the profession. The Pioneer Program recognizes individuals whose unique dedication, commitment, and determination have improved social and human conditions. Pioneers are accomplished through practice, teaching, writing, administration, and program development. Dr. Prater, we honor your contributions to the social work profession.

06/12/2026

Congratulations Dr. Gwendolyn Spencer Prater, LCSW, Dean Emerita, School of Social Work Jackson State University on being nominated by NASW Mississippi Chapter and your induction into the 2026 NASW SW Pioneer Program in Washington, DC. The Pioneer Program honor members of the social work profession who have contributed to the evolution and enrichment of the profession. Dr. Prater, we honor your service and leadership in the social work profession.

06/12/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Gwendolyn Spencer Prater, LCSW, Dean Emerita, School of Social Work at Jackson State University (JSU) on being nominated by NASW-Mississippi Chapter and inducted into the 2026 NASW Social Work Pioneer Program in Washington DC. This program honors members of the social work profession who have contributed to the evolution and enrichment of the profession. The Pioneer Program recognizes individuals whose unique dedication, commitment, and determination have improved social and human conditions. Pioneers are accomplished through practice, teaching, writing, administration, and program development. Dr. Prater, we honor your contributions to the social work profession.

06/12/2026

NASW chapter leadership, Reginald Virgil, Gwen Bouie-Haynes, and chapter board president, Dr. Alissa Hebert- Wallace are at the 2026 National Association of Social Workers Conference in Washington DC. Exciting advocacy work on Day 1 on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Deputy Director of Chapter Operations, Dr. Gwen Bouie-Haynes also had a chance to collaborate on Capitol Hill with NASW board member and constituent of Delaware, Marla Blunt Carter. In addition, chapter leaders visited congressional representatives of the Mississippi, Alabama & Arkansas.

05/21/2026

Today, NASW-Mississippi Chapter, volunteers, members, voices, and advocates in Mississippi joined a protest and rally demanding protections of Black voting rights following the Supreme Court’s ruling which weakens protections for Black voters. Thousands of people from across Mississippi and neighboring states came to join us.
NASW leaders, member and volunteers participated today. Leaders served as legal observers helping to monitor situations of citizens with law enforcement and answer questions. The chapter office tabled at the event to do voter registration. We will continue registering voters and provide education across the summer.

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

NASW-MS Chapter leaders and members will join statewide organizations on May 20, 2026 for a rally at the Mississippi State Capitol and march to the Old Capitol. If NASW-MS members want to volunteer, scan the QR Code and complete the form.

05/19/2026

Join us on May 20, 2026 at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Mississippi to march, rally, strategize, and make it clear Mississippi’s Black communities will not be written off representation. Scan the QR code to volunteer.

05/09/2026

Join the Tele-TownHall on the Voting Rights Act, May 12, 2026, 6 PM