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SUMMARY:Nuestro Mississippi Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of the special exhibition Nuestro Mississippi\, a collection of photographs by photographer Rojelio Rodriguez\, documenting Mississippi’s Hispanic community—their resilience\, historical impact\, and ongoing contributions to Mississippi culture. This opening celebration will feature art-making\, music\, food\, and a conversation with between the artist and community leaders.\n\n\nThis project and its presentation at MMA are the result of a unique partnership between the Mississippi Humanities Council (MHC) and the Immigrant Alliance for Justice & Equity (IAJE). The exhibition is on view August 10 – October 13\, 2024.\n—————————————————————-\nCelebración de apertura 10 de agosto | De 2 a 5 p. m.\n\n\nÚnase a la apertura de la exposición especial Nuestro Mississippi\, una colección de fotografías del fotógrafo Rojelio Rodriguez que documentan la comunidad hispana de Mississippi: su resiliencia\, impacto histórico y contribuciones continuas a la cultura de la zona. Esta celebración de apertura incluirá un espacio de creación de arte\, música\, comida\, y una conversación entre el artista y dirigentes de la comunidad.\n\n\nEste proyecto y su presentación en el MMA son el resultado de una asociación única entre el Consejo de Humanidades de Mississippi (Mississippi Humanities Council\, MHC) y la Alianza de Inmigrantes por la Justicia y la Equidad (Immigrant Alliance for Justice & Equity\, IAJE). La exposición estará disponible del 10 de agosto al 13 de octubre de 2024.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/nuestro-mississippi-exhibit/
LOCATION:Mississippi Museum of Art\, 380 South Lamar Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201
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SUMMARY:Banned Books Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:MUW\, MSMS\, and Friendly City Books will host 4 events during Banned Books Week\, September 22-27th\, to bring awareness to censorship attempts in the US and stimulate dialogue around this year’s theme: “Freed Between the Lines.” \n\n\nOn Monday\, September 23rd at 4:00 pm in MUW Fant Library’s Tiered Classroom\, we invite you to hear Dr. Shannon Oltmann’s invited talk\, “Fanning the flames: Why book bans are on the rise and what we can do about it.” Dr. Oltmann\, author and professor at University of Kentucky\, will explore why book bans and censorship are happening more frequently and discuss what can be done to stand up against book bans. The talk will also be live-streamed and recorded. \n\n\nOn Tuesday\, September 24th at 5:00 p.m.\, starting at the entrance of MUW’s campus\, we will host a walkthrough featuring frequently and popular banned book titles and data about book banning in the U.S. The walkthrough will end at the W Galleries in Summer Hall for the opening reception of the Banned Books juried art exhibition. The reception will run from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.\, and refreshments will be provided. The exhibition will feature works that deal with particular banned books\, or engage with themes that often result in censorship. The exhibition will run from September 23 – October 25\, 2024 \n\n\nOn Wednesday\, September 25th from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at Friendly City Books in Downtown Columbus\, join us for a read-aloud of Jeanette Walls’ The Glass Castle\, the 17th most banned book in the 2010s\, written by this year’s Welty Gala speaker. The first 25 people who register to participate will receive a FREE copy of the book\, courtesy of The Friendly City Books Community Connection\, a special project of the CREATE foundation. \n\n\nAll event details – including links – are available at libguides.muw.edu/bannedbooks. We hope you can celebrate with us! Any questions can be directed to Hillary Richardson (hhrichardson@muw.edu).
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/banned-books-week-2024/
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SUMMARY:2024 MCHEP Convening
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 MCHEP Convening will be held September 25 – 26\, 2024\, at the Eagle Ridge Conference Center and Resort in Raymond\, Mississippi. The Convening is an annual event that focuses on best practices\, policy updates\, Pell implementation information designed to assist colleges\, universities\, and partners in prison education work to provide meaningful instruction leading to degree completion.  \n  \n  \n  \nWednesday\, September 25\, 2024\nRegistration from 9:30 – 10 a.m.\nConvening starts at 10 a.m.\nDinner at 5 p.m. \nThursday\, September 26\, 2024\nAgenda continues from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. \nRegistration information is coming soon! If you are interested in sponsoring the convening\, please fill out this sponsorship form.  \nFor questions and interest\, please contact Yolanda Houston at yhouston@woodwardhines.org. \n  \nThe Mississippi Consortium for Higher Education in Prison (MCHEP) partners with major stakeholders within the state of Mississippi and beyond to bring quality resources and information to practitioners that will assist in supporting students impacted by the criminal justice systems while providing data and evaluations to expand and promote quality postsecondary education opportunities for students. 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/2024-mchep-convening/
LOCATION:Eagle Ridge Conference Center\, 1500 Raymond Lake Rd.\, Raymond\, MS\, 39154
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SUMMARY:PRAGDA Spanish Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The PRAGDA Spanish Film Festival promotes Spanish language and culture by curating a series of films\, offering a platform for educational and societal enrichment. \nThis event comprises the presentation of five films that typically extend beyond traditional cinema or streaming platforms\, delving into themes that intricately intertwine personal and political dimensions. Each session includes the screening of curated cinematic pieces followed by a subsequent Q&A segment to foster engaging discussions exploring language variations\, socio-cultural and political nuances. \nThe film series will consist of five screenings\, each accompanied by discussions led by humanities experts. The events will take place at JSC Theater 2200 (Meeting Room)\, at Jackson State University\, on the following dates: \nEverybody Leaves (Todos se van)\nDate: Wednesday\, September 11\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. \nThe Awakening of the Ants (El despertar de las hormigas)\nDate: Wednesday\, September 25\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. \n100 Ways to Cross the Border (Note: This date may be changed)\nDate: Wednesday\, October 9\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. \nDrowning Letters (Cartas mojadas)\nDate: Wednesday\, October 23\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. \nNudo Mixteco\nDate: Wednesday\, November 6\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/pragda-spanish-film-festival-2/
LOCATION:Jackson State University\, 1400 J.R. Lynch Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39217
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