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Mississippi Library Cuts Spark Concerns Over Educational Access

4/11/2025

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The Mississippi Library Commission has removed two vital research collections on race relations and gender studies from the Magnolia database, citing unclear state laws. Executive Director Hulen Bivins cautioned that this move could trigger more cuts to library resources, jeopardizing educational support across the state amid a backdrop of anti-DEI legislation.

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The Mississippi Library Commission has removed two vital research collections on race relations and gender studies from the Magnolia database, citing unclear state laws. Executive Director Hulen Bivins cautioned that this move could trigger more cuts to library resources, jeopardizing educational support across the state amid a backdrop of anti-DEI legislation.