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SUMMARY:Sunday Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of Rising Hope at 2 p.m. on Sunday\, September 8\, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums. \nWatch how Mississippians flip the narrative of systemic rural poverty through vibrant testimonies of hope. \nThis screening is part of the ongoing Sunday Screenings at the Two Mississippi Museums and is followed by a Q&A session. \nWatch Trailer
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/sunday-screening/
LOCATION:TWO MISSISSIPPI MUSEUMS\, 222 NORTH STREET \, JACKSON\, MS\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T150000
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SUMMARY:Day of the Dead Skulls Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Latinx Art Association Partners with University Anthropologists to Host Free Folkloric Art Workshops in Hattiesburg\, Mississippi. This program is financially assisted by the National Endowment for the Humanities through the Mississippi Humanities Council. \nWorkshop Overview: Join us for a vibrant and culturally enriching workshop where we celebrate Day of the Dead by decorating plaster skulls. This hands-on workshop offers a unique opportunity to delve into the rich traditions of this Mexican holiday while expressing your creativity. \nWhat You Will Learn: \nDecorating Techniques: \n● Learn various techniques for painting and decorating plaster skulls. \n● Use vibrant colors\, intricate patterns\, and embellishments to personalize your skull. \nMaterials Provided: \n● Plaster skulls \n● Paints and brushes \n● Decorative materials (sequins\, glitter\, beads\, etc.) \nCultural Context: \n● History and Significance: Discover the origins of Day of the Dead\, a holiday that honors and remembers loved ones who have passed away. Learn about the symbolism of skulls\, known as calaveras\, and their importance in the celebration. \n● Traditions and Practices: Understand the various customs associated with Day of the Dead\, including altars (ofrendas)\, marigold flowers\, and offerings of food and drink. \n● Cultural Significance: Gain insight into how this holiday fosters a sense of community and continuity\, connecting the world of the living with that of the deceased. \nWhy Attend: \n● Cultural Enrichment: Immerse yourself in a significant cultural tradition and deepen your appreciation for Mexican heritage. \n● Creative Expression: Enjoy a creative and relaxing activity as you design your unique plaster skull. \n● Community Building: Connect with others who share an interest in cultural traditions and artistic expression.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/day-of-the-dead-skulls-workshop/
LOCATION:Nuestro Arte Gallery\, 100 W 4th St\, #30\, Hattiesburg\, MS\, 39401\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Mississippi Latinx Art Association":MAILTO:mslatinxart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
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SUMMARY:Democracy in Action Convening
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Votes inaugural Democracy in Action Convening\, a pivotal event commemorating the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer will be held this fall. The free and public event will honor the legacy of civil rights icons and veterans of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement\, featuring a plenary session with Dave Dennis\, Sr. \nOur goal is to inspire youth engagement and foster community building by uplifting the history and lessons of Freedom Summer. We believe this convening will be a meaningful contribution to the ongoing discourse on civil rights and democracy in our state. \nThe Democracy in Action Convening will be held from September 5-7 at the Jackson Convention Center in downtown Jackson\, MS between 9am and 7pm every day. More information on events can be found at democracyinactionconvening.org.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/democracy-in-action-convening/
LOCATION:Jackson Convention Complex\,  105 E Pascagoula St\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39201\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="mississippi votes":MAILTO:arekia@msvotes.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240824T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
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SUMMARY:Milagros Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Artists Hector Soldo and Jacqueline Gonzalez Wooton will be partnering with anthropologists from the University of Mississippi and the University of Memphis to host the four free workshops\, which will introduce audiences to the diverse art of the Latin community in Mississippi. \nWhat to Expect \n1. Introduction to Latin Folk Art \n● Explore the Tradition: Learn about the rich history and cultural significance of sacred hearts\, crosses\, and hands decorated with milagros in hispanic folk art. \n● Inspiration Session: Discover how the Latinx community celebrates and depicts these symbols in folk art. \n2. Hands-on Crafting with Milagros \n● Materials Provided: Each participant will receive wooden hearts\, crosses\, and hands\, along with paints\, brushes\, and various milagros (small religious charms) for decoration. \n● Guided Creation: Our experienced instructors will guide participants step-by-step in crafting their unique pieces\, ensuring a fun and engaging experience for all. \n3. Artistic Techniques and Skills \n● Painting and Decorating: Participants will learn basic painting techniques and how to use milagros to decorate their hearts\, crosses\, and hands\, developing their creativity and fine motor skills. \n● Cultural Expression: The workshop will also touch on how different cultures\, especially Latinx traditions\, use these symbols in festivals\, storytelling\, and religious celebrations. \n4. Take Home Your Creation \n● Personalized Pieces: Each participant will leave with their own decorated creation\, a unique piece of art that reflects their creativity and the cultural wonders they have explored. \n5. Fun and Learning Combined \n● Interactive Experience: This workshop is designed to be interactive and educational\, blending art and culture in a way that’s accessible and enjoyable for everyone. \n● Encouraging Creativity: Participants will be encouraged to express themselves and think creatively\, using their imagination to bring their decorated hearts\, crosses\, and hands to life. \nWhy Attend? \n● Cultural Enrichment: Gain insight into the rich cultural heritage of creating sacred hearts\, crosses\, and hands in Latinx traditions and beyond. \n● Eco-Friendly Crafting: Learn the importance of using natural and sustainable materials\, promoting environmental awareness. \n● Creative Fun: Have a blast making colorful\, creative decorations in a supportive and inspiring environment.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/milagros-workshop/
LOCATION:Nuestro Arte Gallery\, 100 W 4th St\, #30\, Hattiesburg\, MS\, 39401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Possumtown Book Fest
DESCRIPTION:The first ever Possumtown Book Fest on August 24\, 2024!The Possumtown Book Fest will be a full day of bookish fun and festivities celebrating the love of reading. We’re working on bringing some fantastic authors to the Friendly City\, with something for everyone. The Columbus Arts Council is graciously providing the space for the big day\, and we are proud to have the support of the Mississippi Humanities Council and the Mississippi Book Festival.The Possumtown Book Fest is presented by Friendly City Books and the Friendly City Books Community Connection\, a special project of the CREATE Foundation.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/possumtown-book-fest/
LOCATION:Friendly City Books\, 118 N 5th St.\, Columbus\, Missississippi\, 39701
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T215418Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau Lecture: “The Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi”
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Robert C Luckett’s talk traces the roots of the modern civil rights movement to World War II\, a movement that began long before the Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954 and lasted long after Dr. King’s assassination in Memphis in 1968\, a movement that in many ways never ended. Specifically\, Dr. Luckett discusses the major people and events of the modern civil rights movement in Mississippi like Emmett Till; Medgar and Myrlie Evers; Ross Barnett; the Citizens’ Council and the Sovereignty Commission; the Freedom Rides; James Meredith and the 1962 integration of Ole Miss; the 1963 Woolworth’s sit-in; leading civil rights organizations like the Council of Federal Organizations\, the Congress of Racial Equality\, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee\, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference\, and the NAACP; 1964 Freedom Summer; Fannie Lou Hamer; the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party; Anne Moody and Coming of Age in Mississippi; the Meredith March against Fear; and many other topics in the field.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-lecture-the-civil-rights-movement-in-mississippi/
LOCATION:Ocean Springs Municipal Library\, 525 Dewey Avenue\, Ocean Springs\, MS\, 39564\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T190000
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SUMMARY:“JUSTIN”  film screening and Mental health panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us this month for the short film viewing of “JUSTIN\,” produced by Mississippi State University’s psychology department – followed by a moderated panel exploring the challenges of Mississippi’s young adults navigating mental wellness.\n\nThose attending are encouraged to watch the movie (available for free\, link in bio) and come ready for a lively discussion led by moderator Christina Spann.\n\n\n\nThis program is presented with the generous support of the Mississippi Humanities Council.\n\n\n\nFREE and open to the public.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE: https://10432.blackbaudhosting.com/…/College-Students…
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/justin-film-screening-and-mental-health-panel/
LOCATION:Mississippi Museum of Art\, 380 South Lamar Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240820T170000
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SUMMARY:Freedom Trail Marker Unveiling
DESCRIPTION:MHC will unveil the first Freedom Trail marker outside of the state on August 20th in Atlantic City\, New Jersey. This marker will honor the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and its efforts in the 1964 Democratic Convention. The marker will be installed and unveiled on the Atlantic City boardwalk at JFK Plaza. This ongoing effort not only honors Mississippi’s profound role in the Civil Rights Movement but also underscores its national significance. \nIn the evening after the unveiling ceremony\, the MHC will partner with the New Jersey Humanities Council on a program at Stockton University featuring MFDP veterans and Secretary of the Smithsonian Lonnie Bunch. \nIn June 2024\, the MHC unveiled five new markers to the Mississippi Freedom Trail. In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer\, each marker unveiled had a connection to the pivotal work of Mississippi’s Freedom Summer Project.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/freedom-trail-marker-unveiling/
LOCATION:Atlantic City Board Walk\, Atlantic City\, NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T200000
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SUMMARY:Museum After Hours "Nuestro Mississippi"
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Museum After Hours\, on August 15 at 5 PM we’re celebrating the opening of the special exhibition “Nuestro Mississippi.” \nThis stunning collection of photographs by Rojelio Rodriguez captures the resilience\, historical impact\, and ongoing contributions of Mississippi’s Hispanic community. \nThe evening will feature artmaking\, music\, dancing\, food trucks\, a pop-up exhibition and a vibrant atmosphere that honors the cultural richness of our state. \nDon‘t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the stories and beauty of “Nuestro Mississippi.”
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/museum-after-hours-nuestro-mississippi/
LOCATION:Mississippi Museum of Art\, 380 South Lamar Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240811T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
CREATED:20240718T190102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T190102Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Screening: An Ordinary Hero
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of An Ordinary Hero: The True Story of Joan Trumpauer Mulholland at 2 p.m. on Sunday\, August 11\, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums. \nThis film explores the life of Joan Trumpauer Mulholland\, who witnessed the realities of segregation and racism firsthand and participated in the Civil Rights Movement. At just 19 years old\, Mulholland had participated in more than three dozen protests and was put on death row after joining the Freedom Rides. \nThis screening is part of the ongoing Sunday Screenings at the Two Mississippi Museums and is followed by a Q&A session.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/sunday-screening-an-ordinary-hero/
LOCATION:TWO MISSISSIPPI MUSEUMS\, 222 NORTH STREET \, JACKSON\, MS\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
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SUMMARY:Spirit Dolls Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Latinx Art Association Partners with University Anthropologists to Host Free Folkloric Art Workshops in Hattiesburg\, Mississippi. This program is financially assisted by the National Endowment for the Humanities through the Mississippi Humanities Council. \nWhat to Expect: \nJoin us for a unique and enriching workshop where we dive into the ancient art of crafting spirit dolls. These enchanting dolls\, made from simple materials like wooden sticks and fabric scraps\, are not just decorative objects; they hold personal messages and serve as powerful symbols of intention\, protection\, and spiritual connection. \nSpirit dolls have been a part of human culture for centuries\, appearing in various forms across the globe. In many Native American cultures\, spirit dolls are used in healing rituals and ceremonies. Similarly\, in European folklore\, poppets are crafted as protective charms. In African and Caribbean traditions\, dolls are often used in spiritual practices to represent ancestors or deities. These dolls serve as a physical representation of prayers\, wishes\, and intentions\, making them powerful tools for personal and spiritual expression. \nWhat You Will Learn: \nCrafting Techniques: \n● Explore traditional and modern techniques for crafting spirit dolls using natural materials. \n● Learn how to assemble and adorn your doll with fabric\, yarn\, and other decorative \nelements. \nMaterials Provided: \n● Wooden sticks and branches \n● Fabric scraps \n● Yarn\, ribbons\, and beads \n● Glue\, Rafia\, Cutting tools \nCultural Context: \n● History and Significance: Discover the ancient origins of spirit dolls\, which appear in various forms across cultures worldwide. From Native American healing rituals to European protective charms\, and African spiritual practices\, explore the diverse cultural uses and symbolism of these dolls. \n● Traditional Practices: Understand how spirit dolls are used as tools for manifestation\, meditation\, and spiritual connection in different cultural traditions. \n● Personal Meaning: Create a doll that reflects your own intentions\, aspirations\, or personal journey\, imbuing it with symbolic significance and spiritual energy. \nWhy Attend: \n● Creative Exploration: Engage in a hands-on creative process that encourages self-expression and personal reflection. \n● Cultural Enrichment: Learn about ancient traditions and their relevance in contemporary spiritual practices. \n● Spiritual Connection: Craft a meaningful object that serves as a tangible representation of your intentions and spiritual journey.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/spirit-dolls-workshop/
LOCATION:Nuestro Arte Gallery\, 100 W 4th St\, #30\, Hattiesburg\, MS\, 39401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240808T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
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SUMMARY:Speakers’ Series: Mississippi to Africa Migration
DESCRIPTION:Please come to all three of our MS Humanities Guest Speakers’ presentations! Each will present their research on the history of the Mississippi to Africa migration! Look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-series-mississippi-to-africa-migration-2/
LOCATION:Historic Natchez Foundation\, 108 S. Commerce St.\, Natchez\, MS\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: The Mississippi Plan and the Rise of Jim Crow
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Robert Luckett will present a lecture about The Mississippi Plan. \n After the Civil War\, African Americans in the South\, newly freed\, expressed a tangible optimism that led to the reuniting of families\, the development of social institutions like the black church\, the rise of cultural expressions like the Blues and jazz\, the establishment of black-owned businesses and other economic endeavors\, and the wielding of significant political power. On the other hand\, as Dr. Luckett explains in this talk\, most white southerners\, especially in Mississippi\, saw this rise of black social\, economic and political power as a direct threat to their hegemony\, which had been so well established during the era of slavery\, and whites sought to “redeem” their place in the southern hierarchy through violent extra-legal measures like lynching and through the realm of law. The invention of Jim Crow and what became known as the “Mississippi Plan” became the models for the rest of the South. The Mississippi Plan and Jim Crow stood on the shoulders of black disfranchisement\, segregation and sharecropping to guarantee white power as well as second-class citizenship for African Americans throughout the South\, a status black southerners have fought ever since.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-the-mississippi-plan-and-the-rise-of-jim-crow/
LOCATION:South Mississippi Genealogy & Historical Society\, 307 2nd Ave \, Hattiesburg \, MS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
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SUMMARY:Speakers' Series: Mississippi to Africa Migration
DESCRIPTION:Please come to all three of our MS Humanities Guest Speakers’ presentations! Each will present their research on the history of the Mississippi to Africa migration! Look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-series-mississippi-to-africa-migration/
LOCATION:Historic Natchez Foundation\, 108 S. Commerce St.\, Natchez\, MS\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
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SUMMARY:We Are the Promised Land
DESCRIPTION:We Are the Promised Land is an altar to Black land legacies in the Mississippi Hill Country that centers the Hollowells and Foxfire Ranch in Waterford\, Mississippi. With all the Black land loss stories in Mississippi\, “We Are the Promised Land\,” explores how the Hollowell family has kept their land for over a century\, and the sacrifices\, risks and cultural mechanisms that made it possible. Through a podcast\, poetry\, photography and video we offer kaleidoscopic views of the region to engage a conversation about inheritance – What echoes of our ancestors suggest that we are their afterlife? How do we create the afterlife they deserve? \nOur online “virtual altar” will serve as a repository for the podcast\, poetry and other written pieces\, artwork\, video and photography. The podcast and poetry are centered in and derived from oral history and interviews. The physical altar will be filmed and photographed and the photos and video of the altar will serve as an interface through which the other media is presented. \n7/1- 11/1 virtual altar creation\n8/1/24 – 8/31/24 In-person Podcast Screening/Listening Party in Mississippi at Foxfire Ranch
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/we-are-the-promised-land/
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SUMMARY:MS John Hurt Blues Festival Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Mt Zion Memorial Fund for Blues\, Music\, and Justice (MZMF) will partner with the Mississippi John Hurt Foundation (MJHF) to present a two-day celebration of the life and musical legacy of Carroll County native Mississippi John Hurt on October 5-6\, 2024. The event will take place on the former site of the Mississippi John Hurt Museum\, which burned to the ground in February on County Road 109 in the Avalon community of Carroll County. \nThe celebration will include a Saturday afternoon Memorial Walk to Hurt’s gravesite and granite memorial located approximately one mile from the Mississippi John Hurt Museum site. Other events include a guitar playing workshop on Sunday afternoon\, and a musical program featuring the songs of Mississippi John Hurt. We also will feature speeches about Hurt’s contributions to the Mississippi Blues. Held at St. James Missionary Baptist Church\, which is located on the Hurt Museum site. \nFeatured performers at these events will include visual artist\, quilter\, and organizer Ravin Hill Lovett. She will lead a workshop on quilting at the event\, and she will produce a collaboratively designed and fabricated quilt for MZMF reflecting the long history of Black Freedom Struggle. \nhttps://arts.ms.gov/artist/ravin-hill-lovett/ \nDetails of the celebration will be posted on the MZMF and MJHF website: https://mtzionmemorialfund.com/ and on the MJHF website: http://msjohnhurtfoundation.org/.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/ms-john-hurt-blues-festival-symposium/
LOCATION:Mississippi John Hurt Museum\, 1969-2099 Co Rd 109\, Carrollton\, ms\, 38917
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
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SUMMARY:Folkloric Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Artists Hector Soldo and Jacqueline Gonzalez Wooton will be partnering with anthropologists from the University of Mississippi and the University of Memphis to host the four free workshops\, which will introduce audiences to the diverse art of the Latin community in Mississippi. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to create unique pieces of folk art while learning about the archival materials that document social and cultural life for early migrants. Additionally\, the audience will have a chance to discuss the contemporary experiences of Latinos based on oral history interviews and ethnographic fieldwork conducted by anthropologists Simone Delerme and Michael Perez. The audience will learn about how Latinos are being incorporated into social and cultural life in Mississippi\, the challenges articulated by oral history narrators from a 2020 collection on Latinos in Oxford\, and the strategies for preserving elements of Latin American and Caribbean culture in their Mississippi communities. These workshops are part of a larger initiative to create an oral history archive at the University of Mississippi that features Latin artists from the region.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/folkloric-workshops/
LOCATION:Nuestro Arte Gallery\, 100 W 4th St\, #30\, Hattiesburg\, MS\, 39401\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Mississippi Latinx Art Association":MAILTO:mslatinxart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
CREATED:20240718T185144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T151611Z
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SUMMARY:“SING SING” Jackson Preview Screening
DESCRIPTION:SING SING is based on the true story of John “Divine G” Whitfield (Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo)\, who’s imprisoned at Sing Sing Correctional Facility for a crime he didn’t commit. While there\, he finds purpose by acting in a theater group alongside other incarcerated men\, including a wary newcomer (Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin). Over the course of putting together an original\, quirky\, time-traveling musical comedy through the prison’s theater workshop\, they forge a connection in this stirring true story of hope\, humanity\, and the transformative power of art. The core of SING SING’s emotional resonance is its unforgettable ensemble of formerly incarcerated actors. Their story is based on a real-life arts program in prison called Rehabilitation Through the Arts\, of which many of the stars of SING SING are alumni. \nThe Mississippi Film Society\, in partnership with A24\, the Mississippi Humanities Council\, and the Southern Poverty Law Center\, is pleased to invite you to a free preview screening of SING SING on Thursday\, July 25th\, at 5:30 p.m. at the Capri Theatre. Tickets are limited to 4 per order and are first-come\, first-served. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the theater. Please note that the film is rated R for language that is situational to its prison setting. \nIf you have any questions about the screening\, please email ryan@msfilmsociety.org. \nPhone (601) 487-9520
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/sing-sing-jackson-preview-screening/
LOCATION:Capri Theatre\, 3023 N State St\,\, Jackson\, 39216\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
CREATED:20240718T185014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T185014Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: “Mississippi Telling”
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Rebecca Jernigan provides an overview of the storytelling Renaissance in America with emphasis upon the oral tradition in Mississippi. The literary tradition of Mississippi owes much to the rich storytelling legacy that riddles the tales of our families and our communities as reflected in the works of many of our best authors: Welty\, Wright\, Faulkner\, Henley\, Williams. \nAs part of the presentation\, Dr. Rebecca Jernigan performs as a story teller calling upon on her rich repertoire of original tales and literary masterpieces gearing her choices of tales according to her audience and offers material for children and adults. \nThis is VIRTUAL event \nPhone: (662) 560-6148
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-mississippi-telling-6/
LOCATION:MS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
CREATED:20240718T184834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T184834Z
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SUMMARY:Reel Insights: Perspectives on Mental Health in Cinema
DESCRIPTION:MindFrame: Exploring Mental Health Through Film \nThis three-part film series focuses on the depiction of mental health in cinema and Mississippians’ access to mental health resources. In July\, we will explore the nuanced ways in which filmmakers navigate the complexities of mental health on screen. \nLong before films like 1975’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest became cultural touchstone that shaped public perception about the treatment of mental illness in America\, there were big screen narratives that focused on earlier concepts of mental institutions. Among those are: \nThe Snake Pit (1948) \nSuddenly\, Last Summer (1959) \nCaptain Newman\, M.D. (1963) \nDr. Ralph Didlake and Dr. Sara Gleason from UMMC will provide a short background on these films and then will engage the audience in discussion about Hollywood’s portrayal of the Asylum Era. \nThose attending are encouraged to watch these movies (available for free through the links above) and come ready for a lively discussion. \nThis program is presented with the generous support of the Mississippi Humanities Council. \nIn August and September\, in partnership with Mississippi State University Psychology Department\, we explore two stories of youth facing significant mental health challenges in Mississippi.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/reel-insights-perspectives-on-mental-health-in-cinema/
LOCATION:MS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
CREATED:20240718T184546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T184546Z
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SUMMARY:Reading the Room
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Humanities Council is pleased to partner with the Mississippi Book Festival and Friendly City Books to present our next “Reading the Room” event. \nIf you love reading\, socializing and any excuse to talk about books\, then join us! \nTuesday\, July 16 at 4:00 pm \nFriendly City Books \n118 N 5th Street\, Columbus\, MS 39701 \n*Bring any book you are currently reading \n*Enjoy some time set aside to read on your own \n*Talk books with your neighbors over drinks and snacks \n*Celebrate Mississippi’s vibrant literary culture with us! \nParticipants will get a sneak peak of the next lineup of authors attending the Mississippi Book Festival on September 14th. To celebrate the occasion\, Friendly City Books will be giving away a selection of books from the night’s announced panelists!
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/reading-the-room/
LOCATION:Friendly City Books\, 118 N 5th St.\, Columbus\, Missississippi\, 39701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
CREATED:20240718T184320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T184320Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Screening: OK\, Mr. Ray!
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Humanities Council and the Two Mississippi Museums will host a Sunday Screening of two short films\, “Okay\, Mr. Ray!” and “Ray Lum: Mule Trader” from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The short films explore the history of Mississippi\, providing a glimpse into Southern manhood\, community\, and livelihood through the lens of a livestock trader. They also share an overarching sense of “place” and how the environment can contribute to the human experience. A Q&A with author Bill Ferris\, Ashley Melzer\, director of “Okay\, Mr. Ray!”; Betsy Lipscomb\, Ray Lum’s grand-niece; and Henry Harris\, a descendant of mule trader Squire Harris. \nThis program is free and in partnership with the Mississippi Humanities Council and the Mississippi Film Office. The run time for these films is fourteen minutes each.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/sunday-screening-ok-mr-ray/
LOCATION:TWO MISSISSIPPI MUSEUMS\, 222 NORTH STREET \, JACKSON\, MS\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
CREATED:20240718T184125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T184125Z
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SUMMARY:Remembering ‘Mississippi in Africa’
DESCRIPTION:Remembering ‘Mississippi in Africa’ – A Multidisciplinary Approach to Understanding Prospect Hill and Liberian Colonization is a groundbreaking project that will allow the public to learn about oral histories\, uncover material culture\, and delve into the bio history of Prospect Hill Plantation in Jefferson County\, Mississippi. The public will see a combination of archaeology\, cultural anthropology\, and the medical humanities recognize past enslavement at this site related to the nineteenth century colonization project known as Mississippi in Africa. This multidisciplinary project will be conducted from July 14\, 2024\, through August 11\, 2024. \nIt will combine a public archaeology excavation at Prospect Hill with new fieldwork focused on oral history and biohistory. This fieldwork will be the basis of four public talks in multiple counties to collaborate with local communities about the ongoing research on Prospect Hill and the site’s Liberian connections. This multidisciplinary project will further elucidate the history of Prospect Hill and sets the public as a central focus of experiential learning. Prospect Hill’s global history is best learned together and all communities are set to gain a more nuanced understanding of this reverse African diaspora. \nPublic Presentation #1\nWhitaker will give a public presentation and discussion about contemporary historical memory concerning Mississippi among descendants and their neighbors in Sinoe County\, Liberia. The presentation and discussion will be open to the general public. This presentation will be scheduled sometime during the first week of the field school. \nPublic Presentation #2\nMatthew Reilly will present broader history of Liberian colonization at the site of Providence Island in Monrovia\, Liberia. This presentation will be scheduled sometime during the first or second week of the field school. \nPublic Presentation #3\nShawn Lambert will present to the public on the recent archaeological discoveries at Prospect Hill\, with a heavy focus on spaces of enslavement and working within a community-engaged framework. This presentation will be scheduled sometime during the third week of the field school \nPublic Presentation #4\nAngela Dautartas will give a public presentation on biohistories of the ancestors and descendants of Prospect Hill. She will focus on the benefits of biohistorical analyses in conjunction with the complex histories of enslavement\, historical memories\, and material culture to better understand this reverse African diaspora. This presentation will be scheduled sometime during the fourth week of the field school.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/remembering-mississippi-in-africa/
LOCATION:Prospect Hill
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
CREATED:20240718T183951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T183951Z
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SUMMARY:OK\, Mr. Ray!
DESCRIPTION:The Strand Theatre will host a special event featuring the two short films\, “Okay\, Mr. Ray!” and “Ray Lum: Mule Trader.” The short films explore the history of Mississippi\, providing a glimpse into Southern manhood\, community\, and livelihood through the lens of a livestock trader. They also share an overarching sense of “place” and how the environment can contribute to the human experience. A Q&A with author Bill Ferris\, Ashley Melzer\, director of “Okay\, Mr. Ray!”; Betsy Lipscomb\, Ray Lum’s grand-niece; and Henry Harris\, a descendant of mule trader Squire Harris. \nThe event will be held Saturday\, July 13\, at 7 p.m. at the Strand\, located at 717 Clay Street in downtown Vicksburg. The program\, which is supported by the Mississippi Humanities Council – which also helped fund the new films – is free and open to the public. \nRead more at: https://www.vicksburgpost.com/2024/06/29/his-wits-and-his-words-strand-theatre-to-feature-films-about-famed-mule-trade/
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/ok-mr-ray/
LOCATION:Strand Theatre\, 717 Clay Street\, Vicksburg\, MS\, 39183
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
CREATED:20240718T183721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T183721Z
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SUMMARY:We Are the Village: A Creative Listening Event
DESCRIPTION:Raising Children in Central Jackson Oral History Project is now complete and available to hear on the Margaret Walker Center website. You can listen to the 35 narratives here. \nThis collection explores what it means to both be raised and raise children in the neighborhoods served by Operation Shoestring\, a nonprofit that provides year-round academic\, social and emotional support to children in central Jackson from pre-K – 7th grade\, while supporting and providing resources to their families. Interviews were conducted by volunteer community members with their family members\, friends\, and neighbors through a project led by Operation Shoestring’s Research and Data Coordinator Alison Turner.\nJoin the community for a “We Are the Village: A Creative Listening Event\,” come-and-go from 10 am to 1 pm. This event will include opportunities to listen to compiled clips from the oral history collection and create art inspired by those clips. \nThis is free and open to the public so bring the whole family.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/we-are-the-village-a-creative-listening-event/
LOCATION:1718\, 1718 Bailey Ave\, Jackson\, MS\, 39203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
CREATED:20231204T135932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T135932Z
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SUMMARY:The Thirtieth Oxford Conference for the Book
DESCRIPTION:The Oxford Conference for the Book is a three-day gathering inaugurated in 1993 and held annually\, except in 1997 and 2020. The event takes place in Oxford and on the campus of the University of Mississippi. Since its inauguration\, the conference has celebrated books\, writing\, and reading\, and has also dealt with practical concerns on which the literary arts and the humanities depend\, including literacy\, freedom of expression\, and the book trade itself. \nBeginning in 1999\, the conference has been open to the public without charge. \nThe 2024 Oxford Conference for the Book (OCB) will feature several sessions that explore a variety of topics. The dates for the 2024 conference are April 3\, 4\, and 5. Each conference presents between twenty and forty speakers\, mostly writers (poets\, literary fiction\, popular fiction\, and nonfiction authors\, academic authors\, journalists\, children’s authors\, critics\, reviewers)\, but also editors\, agents\, publishers\, librarians\, literacy volunteers and organizers\, booksellers\, bloggers\, and book technology experts. Each year’s roster of speakers is interdisciplinary and diverse.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/the-thirtieth-oxford-conference-for-the-book/
LOCATION:University of Mississippi\, P.O. Box 1848\, University\, MS\, 38677\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
CREATED:20231204T135544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T135958Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Big House 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Rosa Foundation continues the successful and nationally recognized program of Behind the Big House (BTBH)\, an annual public event in Holly Springs\, MS. It will be held on the Craft property at 184 S. Memphis Street over four days\, April 3-6\, 2024. The property includes the 1847 living quarters and kitchen built for enslaved Africans and the 1851 family home of Hugh and Elizabeth Craft. \nIn its twelfth year\, the program highlights the history and culture of enslaved Africans in northern Mississippi through public tours facilitated by experienced historical interpreters. Our experts will address the daily lives and work of enslaved adults and children\, a narrative that has often been overlooked\, within the context of the social\, economic\, and cultural context of northern Mississippi in the mid-19th century. Scholars from the humanities will be onsite to assist with important conversations concerning the era of slavery and emancipation and the influence of this history on contemporary Mississippi. \nOur goal is that visitors to this program will gain further understanding and appreciation for African American history in northern Mississippi\, claim the responsibility to preserve and promote this history and culture\, and based on this shared knowledge\, will work to achieve a more equitable and improved quality of life for current and future generations.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/behind-the-big-house-2024/
LOCATION:Holly Springs Historic Courthouse\, 128 Van Dorn Ave\, Holly Springs\, MS\, 38635\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rosa Foundation":MAILTO:sallygodard@earthlink.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
CREATED:20231204T135339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T135609Z
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SUMMARY:Something Better for My Children: Black Education in Slavery and Freedom
DESCRIPTION:As part of our continued effort by Mississippi College to bring lived and scholarly expertise of the African American experience to the campus and the larger metro Jackson community\, we have secured Dr. Crystal Sanders from Emory University as our 2024 African American Studies Lecture Series speaker. She is an associate professor of African American Studies and will share her award-winning research from her book A Chance for Change: Head Start and Mississippi’s Black Freedom Struggle. Her work has earned many important recognitions\, including—but not limited to—the 2017 Critics Choice Award and New Scholar’s Book Award from the American Educational Research Association\, the C. Vann Woodward Prize from the Southern Historical Association\, the Huggins-Quarles Award from the Organization of American Historians\, the Equity Award from the American Historical Association\, and the Willie D. Halsell article prize from the Mississippi Historical Society. Sanders explores how working-class Black women\, in collaboration with the federal government\, created the Child Development Group of MS in 1965\, a Head Start program that not only gave poor Black children access to early childhood education but also provided black women with greater opportunities for political activism during a crucial time in the unfolding of the Civil Rights movement. Sanders traces the stories of 2\,500 women who staffed such preschool centers. \nSanders’s lecture will serve as the keynote for our month-long theme in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Brown decision\, ‘Something Better for My Children: Black Education in Slavery and Freedom.’
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/something-better-for-my-children-black-education-in-slavery-and-freedom/
LOCATION:Mississippi College\, 200 Capitol St.\, Clinton\, MS\, 39056
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T173053
CREATED:20230210T175122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T145507Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Medicine with Jenna Mae
DESCRIPTION:Medicine Wheel Garden Event at USM Hattiesburg Campus\n\n\nThe Center of American Indian Research and Studies (CAIRS) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is partnering with the Mississippi Humanities Council\, WECAN (Women’s Earth & Climate Action Network) and the Telenutrition Center to present several events throughout the year at the Medicine Wheel Garden\, located on the USM Hattiesburg campus behind the Liberal Arts Building. \nDr. Tammy Greer\, an associate professor of psychology who serves as director for CAIRS\, developed the Medicine Wheel Garden in 2005 along with others to highlight the plants that were used by the indigenous peoples of this area\, and to promote awareness of the rich histories and cultures of Southeastern Native Americans. \nAll events begin at 1 p.m. at the Medicine Wheel Garden; native plant-based snacks will be provided at each event. Members of the university and local communities are invited to these free events. \n*   Nov. 11: Plant Medicine with Jenna Mae
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/plant-medicine-with-jenna-mae/
LOCATION:USM Liberal Arts Building\, 114 N. 31st Ave.\, Hattiesburg\, MS\, 39401
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