Young People are capable of amazing work and can open up hearts and minds in a way that adults cannot. This project aims to further racial equity by having […]

In 1967, while visiting Mississippi as part of the Senate subcommittee on poverty, Robert Kennedy cradled hungry children, talked with mothers about how they fed their families and examined empty […]

The 1878 yellow fever epidemic in Mississippi resulted in an expansion of nursing care and the recognition of the importance of nurses in disaster care. Much nursing care was provided […]

    A brief history (from tamales to red beans and rice) of the various ethnic and racial culinary traditions that have shaped Mississippians’ diets. Speakers Expertise: Dr. Andrew P. […]

The ABCs of Making a Documentary Film: From Concept to Creation de-mystifies the creation of a documentary film. LaFrancis, award-winning producer, creator, and director, uses humor, actual projects, and a […]

  Young People are capable of amazing work and can open up hearts and minds in a way that adults cannot. This project aims to further racial equity by having […]

The famous Rabbit Foot Minstrels traveled through Mississippi performing in a large tent. Their marching band paraded through town at noon to attract attention, and their orchestra played inside the […]

    One Forest, Many Different Trees is the 13th annual genealogy fair sponsored by Mississippi State University Libraries. Participants will learn skills required to research their families and create […]

An oral history is a valuable tool in preserving the stories and memories of those who lived through interesting, extraordinary, and important times (for example, World War II veterans or […]