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SUMMARY:Water Valley Literary Festival
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for our first annual Water Valley Literary festival\, held at Bozarts Gallery.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/water-valley-literary-festival/
LOCATION:Bozarts Gallery\, 403 N Main St\, Water Valley\, MS\, 38965\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Hubert Creekmore Literary Society":MAILTO:creekmorelit@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20250924T152315Z
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Freedom Trail Unveiling: The Howze Sisters
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Freedom Trail Unveiling: The Howze Sisters\n182 E. Eucutta St.\,\nShubuta\, MS\n\n11 a.m.\n  \nRead More
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/mississippi-freedom-trail-unveiling-the-howze-sisters/
LOCATION:The Howze Sisters’ Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker\, 182 E. Eucutta St.\, Shubuta\, MS\, 39360\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Visit Mississippi":MAILTO:tinquiry@mississippi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20250909T134255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T134807Z
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi Grants Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the MHC program staff on Tuesday\, October 7\, from 2-3 p.m. for a Zoom webinar exploring America250 Mississippi grant opportunities. The webinar is free and open to all. Registration required.\n\n\nAfter the webinar\, participants may request a one-on-one consultation regarding programs or events they are planning.\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/america250-mississippi-grants-workshop-tickets-1677292419779
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-grants-workshop-3/
LOCATION:MS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20250923T193724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T193724Z
UID:13824-1760007600-1760029200@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Remembering Emmett: From Silence to Social Change
DESCRIPTION:“Remembering Emmett: From Silence to Social Change” is an exhibit by the Emmett Till Interpretive Center in support of the Community Read. This event is also supported by the Mississippi Humanities Council.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/remembering-emmett-from-silence-to-social-change-4/
LOCATION:Woodworth Chapel @ Tougaloo College\, 500 County Line Rd.\, Jackson\, MS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20250922T141742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T141742Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Screening: The American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Are you a History Channel regular? Join us for a preview of the six-part series “The American Revolution: A Film by Ken Burns\, Sarah Botstein\, and David Schmidt” at 2 p.m. Sunday\, Oct. 12\, at the Two Mississippi Museums. Following the screening\, Chris Pigott will share his experience working alongside Ken Burns and other filmmakers during its creation. This program is presented in partnership with Mississippi Public Broadcasting\, Mississippi Humanities Council\, Mississippi Film Society\, and Film Mississippi. \nFor more information\, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/sunday-screening-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:TWO MISSISSIPPI MUSEUMS\, 222 NORTH STREET \, JACKSON\, MS\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20250903T212052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T212052Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Screening of “Sinners”
DESCRIPTION:Everyone’s talking about the hit film Sinners. If you haven’t seen it yet\, here’s your chance. \nSet in Mississippi\, sharing Mississippi stories and showcasing Mississippi talent\, Sinners is the 2025 hit thriller that follows twin brothers in Clarksdale who’ve returned home to open a juke joint. The movie intertwines historical drama\, social commentary\, and horror with a Mississippi soundtrack that can’t be beat. \nJoin us at the historic Temple Theater for the Performing Arts (2320 8th St) for a free screening\, then come to The MAX on Thursday\, October 16\, at 6:30 pm for a panel conversation. \nSinners is rated R for strong bloody violence\, sexual content\, and language. Parental guidance is strongly suggested.  \nPresented in partnership with: Film Mississippi\, Mississippi Film Society\, Mississippi Humanities Council\, and Downtown Meridian.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/free-screening-of-sinners/
LOCATION:The MAX\, 2118 Front St\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20250922T191743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T191743Z
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Delta Tennessee Williams Festival
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of everything Tennessee Williams. As a child growing up in Clarksdale the seeds were planted that grew into people and places in his writing. From porch plays to scholarly discussions there is something for every Tennessee Williams fan. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/mississippi-delta-tennessee-williams-festival/
LOCATION:Coahoma Community College\, 3240 Friars Point Road\, Clarksdale\, MS\, 38614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20250903T212506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T212506Z
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About “Sinners!”
DESCRIPTION:Everyone who has seen the 2025 hit film Sinners wants to discuss it. Here’s your chance. \nSet in Mississippi\, sharing Mississippi stories and showcasing Mississippi talent\, Sinners follows twin brothers in Clarksdale who’ve returned home to open a juke joint. The movie intertwines historical drama\, social commentary\, and horror with a Mississippi soundtrack that can’t be beat. \nFollowing a free screening at the historic Temple Theater for the Performing Arts (2320 8th St) on Wednesday\, October 15\, come to The MAX on Thursday for a robust panel conversation featuring a filmmaker\, scholar\, blues musician\, and community leaders from the Delta. The discussion will open up for dialogue with the audience towards the end. \nPlease RSVP and let us know you are coming to help us prepare. \nSinners is rated R for strong bloody violence\, sexual content\, and language. Parental guidance is strongly suggested.  \nPresented in partnership with: Film Mississippi\, Mississippi Film Society\, Mississippi Humanities Council\, and Downtown Meridian.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/lets-talk-about-sinners/
LOCATION:The MAX\, 2118 Front St\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20251016T205044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T214038Z
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Humanities Council Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Humanities Council will hold its regular board meeting at the Mississippi Library Commission tomorrow\, Friday\, October 17\, at 11 a.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/mississippi-humanities-council-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Mississippi Library Commission\, 3881 Eastwood Dr\, Jackson\, MS\, 39211\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20250925T152030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T152030Z
UID:13852-1760720400-1760725800@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Spill the Tea: LGBTQ&A History and Experiences Panel
DESCRIPTION:Spill the Tea: LGBTQ&A History and Experiences Panel \nThe Depot | 208 N. Front Street \nTupelo\, MS \n5-6:30 p.m. \nRead More
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/spill-the-tea-lgbtqa-history-and-experiences-panel/
LOCATION:The Depot – Tupelo\, 208 N. Front Street\, Tupelo\, MS\, 38804\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20251014T172343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T172343Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "The Mississippi Melting Pot"
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Haley presents: “The Mississippi Melting Pot” \n  \nA brief history (from tamales to red beans and rice) of the various ethnic and racial culinary traditions that have shaped Mississippians’ diets.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-the-mississippi-melting-pot/
LOCATION:Walthall County Library\, 707 Union RD\, Tylertown\, MS\, 39667-2261
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20250908T135402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T142932Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "Why We Call It Soul Food"
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Brinda Fuller Willis presents: “Why We Call It Soul Food” \n“Why We Call It Soul Food” tells the story of why southerners\, especially African American southerners\, call the foods we eat “soul food.” Dr. Willis discusses the emotional and physical aspects of soul food as it relates to our culture and history. She also discusses the bonds attached to the growing\, nurturing and preparation of these foods as it relates to our culture and way of life in the South.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-why-we-call-it-soul-food-3/
LOCATION:Holmes Community College – Ridgeland Campus\, 412 W. Ridgeland Avenue\, Ridgeland\, MS\, 39157
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20251015T213513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T213513Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "Mississippi Telling"
DESCRIPTION:Rebecca Jernigan presents: “Mississippi Telling” \n  \nThe presenter 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. As part of the presentation\, Dr. 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.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-mississippi-telling-12/
LOCATION:Community Market Oxford/Lafayette\, 1801 University Ave\, Oxford\, MS\, 38655\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Market Oxford/Lafayette":MAILTO:okmkt@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20250918T152607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T152607Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "Developing Community Spaces: Storytelling\, Stewardship\, and the Soul of Place"
DESCRIPTION:Kevin Brown presents: “Developing Community Spaces: Storytelling\, Stewardship\, and the Soul of Place” \nIn “Developing Community Spaces\,” Kevin Brown explores how physical spaces—especially neglected lots\, abandoned properties\, and overlooked landmarks—can be transformed into powerful sites of memory\, cultural identity\, and civic healing. By honoring and acknowledging a community’s past\, these forgotten sites can become reflections of historical pain and new hope. \nDrawing from Kevin’s work creating Gertrude’s Garden in the historic Burglund District of McComb\, Mississippi\, this presentation offers insight into revitalizing historical spaces\, engaging the community through oral histories\, art\, and public programs\, and connecting with state-wide resources. “Developing Community Spaces” shares a living model of how the humanities can come alive through the land itself.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-developing-community-spaces-storytelling-stewardship-and-the-soul-of-place/
LOCATION:Mississippi Cultural Crossroads\, 507 Market Street \, Port Gibson \, MS\, 39150\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20250923T193550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T193550Z
UID:13820-1761994800-1762016400@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Remembering Emmett: From Silence to Social Change
DESCRIPTION:“Remembering Emmett: From Silence to Social Change” is an exhibit by the Emmett Till Interpretive Center in support of the Community Read. This event is also supported by the Mississippi Humanities Council.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/remembering-emmett-from-silence-to-social-change-3/
LOCATION:Morning Star Baptist Church\, 2050 Thornton Ave\, Gulfport\, MS\, 39501\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20251007T205745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T205745Z
UID:13895-1762434000-1762441200@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "Prehistoric Native American Stone Tools"
DESCRIPTION:William Arinder presents: “Prehistoric Native American Stone Tools” \nProgram about how prehistoric Native Americans made and used stone tools. Includes “hands on” artifact display with audience participation encouraged. \nSpeakers Expertise: Mr. Arinder has studied Early American and Native American cultures for nearly 50 years\, assembling a sizeable collection of artifacts which he uses to leade living history programs for local schools\, civic clubs and museums. He volunteers as an interpretive historian with the Natchez Trace Parkway\, leading monthly history and pioneer craft demonstrations at the Visitor Center in Tupelo.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-prehistoric-native-american-stone-tools-2/
LOCATION:Hatley Elementary School\, 60286 Hatley RD\, Amory\, MS\, 38821-7215
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20251014T151533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T151533Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: “Prehistoric Native American Stone Tools”
DESCRIPTION:William Arinder presents: “Prehistoric Native American Stone Tools” \nProgram about how prehistoric Native Americans made and used stone tools. Includes “hands on” artifact display with audience participation encouraged. \nSpeakers Expertise: Mr. Arinder has studied Early American and Native American cultures for nearly 50 years\, assembling a sizeable collection of artifacts which he uses to leade living history programs for local schools\, civic clubs and museums. He volunteers as an interpretive historian with the Natchez Trace Parkway\, leading monthly history and pioneer craft demonstrations at the Visitor Center in Tupelo.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-prehistoric-native-american-stone-tools-3/
LOCATION:Hatley Elementary School\, 60286 Hatley RD\, Amory\, MS\, 38821-7215
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20250924T153041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T162836Z
UID:13847-1763118000-1763128800@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Freedom Trail Unveiling: Jackson Civil Rights Lawyers (Young\, Hall\, Brown)
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Freedom Trail Unveiling: Jackson Civil Rights Lawyers (Young\, Hall\, Brown) \nBig Apple Inn \nJackson\, MS \n  \n11 a.m. \n  \nRead More
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/mississippi-freedom-trail-unveiling-jackson-civil-rights-lawyers-young-hall-brown/
LOCATION:Big Apple Inn\, 509 N. Farish Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Visit Mississippi":MAILTO:tinquiry@mississippi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20250923T192834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T192834Z
UID:13817-1763204400-1763211600@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Remembering Emmett: From Silence to Social Change
DESCRIPTION:“Remembering Emmett: From Silence to Social Change” is an exhibit by the Emmett Till Interpretive Center in support of the Community Read. This event is also supported by the Mississippi Humanities Council.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/remembering-emmett-from-silence-to-social-change-2/
LOCATION:Mound Bayou Museum of African American Culture & History\, 200 Roosevelt St\, Mound Bayou\, MS\, 38762\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20251103T152708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T152708Z
UID:13993-1763807400-1763812800@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: “From The Fields To The Factory: The Great Migration of African Americans from the Fields of Mississippi to the Cities and Factories in the North"
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Brinda Fuller Willis presents: “From The Fields To The Factory: The Great Migration of African Americans from the Fields of Mississippi to the Cities and Factories in the North” \n  \nThis presentation will explore the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North in the 20th century.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-from-the-fields-to-the-factory-the-great-migration-of-african-americans-from-the-fields-of-mississippi-to-the-cities-and-factories-in-the-north/
LOCATION:City of Hernando\, 475 W Commerce St\, Hernando\, MS\, 38632-2102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20251014T153145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T153145Z
UID:13918-1763812800-1763823600@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "The Queen's Critters: Victorian Era Influence on Mississippi Animals
DESCRIPTION:Andi Lehman presents: “The Queen’s Critters: Victorian Era Influence on Mississippi Animals” \nFew people realize the huge influence of the Victorian Age and Queen Victoria on our view and treatment of animals in Mississippi and across the United States. The Queen’s Critters: Victorian Era Influence on Mississippi Animals explains how Victorian reformers ushered in a new way of looking at animals as companions and not just as beasts of burden or commodities (without implying there is anything wrong with either of those services to humanity.) \nAs Queen Victoria\, Andi will explain how the Queen’s love for animals and her royal support helped shape the domestic destiny of animals on both sides of the Atlantic and present a quick overview of the Victorian laws passed in England and review the history of our current laws that govern animal rights in MS. \nShe will introduce several species that were popular as pets in Victorian times and some additional species that are popular today\, including a rabbit\, a common rat\, a working therapy dog\, a talking bird\, and two reptiles. This presentation of the history of animal welfare and advocacy from England to Mississippi is educational and fun and engages both adults and children in a positive look at life with animals in our state.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-the-queens-critters-victorian-era-influence-on-mississippi-animals/
LOCATION:Desoto County Courthouse\, 2535 US-51\, Hernando\, MS\, 38632\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20251022T135847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T135847Z
UID:13970-1764752400-1764759600@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "A Look at Mande (West African) Culture Through Traditional Music"
DESCRIPTION:Jerry Jenkins presents: “A Look at Mande (West African) Culture Through Traditional Music” \n  \nThis presentation will give the listener a glimpse of the Mande Culture of West Africa. In the tradition of the Mande\, the history and culture is orally preserved in the minds and through the music of the Djeli (oral librarian/mandenka hereditary professional musicians). The establishment of the Mali Empire can be recalled and retold in the musical piece of the legendary Densoba (great warrior) Sunjata. This discussion explores the function of the Mande music and musical instruments\, Mande class system\, songs\, ceremonies and stories. The discussion also examines the influence of West Africa on American culture and why the djembe was outlawed during slavery. Participants will learn about the djembe\, its introduction by drummers like Babatunde Olatunji in 1950 and Ladji Camara from Guinea\, and how it spread throughout America.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-a-look-at-mande-west-african-culture-through-traditional-music-4/
LOCATION:Casey Elementary School PTA\, 2101 Lake Cir\, Jackson\, MS\, 39211\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20251124T180351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T180351Z
UID:14062-1764871200-1764878400@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Remembering Emmett: From Silence to Social Change
DESCRIPTION:“Remembering Emmett: From Silence to Social Change” is an exhibit by the Emmett Till Interpretive Center in support of the Community Read. This event is also supported by the Mississippi Humanities Council.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/remembering-emmett-from-silence-to-social-change-5/
LOCATION:Mound Bayou Museum of African American Culture & History\, 200 Roosevelt St\, Mound Bayou\, MS\, 38762\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20251112T203257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T231219Z
UID:14045-1765474200-1765486800@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: “A Look at Mande (West African) Culture Through Traditional Music"
DESCRIPTION:Jerry Jenkins presents: “A Look at Mande (West African) Culture Through Traditional Music” \nThis presentation will give the listener a glimpse of the Mande Culture of West Africa. In the tradition of the Mande\, the history and culture is orally preserved in the minds and through the music of the Djeli (oral librarian/mandenka hereditary professional musicians). The establishment of the Mali Empire can be recalled and retold in the musical piece of the legendary Densoba (great warrior) Sunjata. This discussion explores the function of the Mande music and musical instruments\, Mande class system\, songs\, ceremonies and stories. The discussion also examines the influence of West Africa on American culture and why the djembe was outlawed during slavery. Participants will learn about the djembe\, its introduction by drummers like Babatunde Olatunji in 1950 and Ladji Camara from Guinea\, and how it spread throughout America.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-a-look-at-mande-west-african-culture-through-traditional-music-5/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum\, 2145 Museum Blvd\, \, MS\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20251208T150746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T150746Z
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SUMMARY:Reading the Room
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Humanities Council is pleased to partner with the Mississippi Book Festival and Urban Foxes to present our next Reading the Room event. \nIf you love reading\, socializing\, and any excuse to talk about books\, then join us! \n\nThursday\, December 11th at 6:00 pm\nUrban Foxes\n826 North St\, Jackson\, MS 39202\n\nBring any book you are currently reading\, enjoy some time set aside to read on your own\, and talk books with your neighbors over drinks and snacks. Come celebrate Mississippi’s vibrant literary culture with us!
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/reading-the-room-7/
LOCATION:Urban Foxes\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "The American Revolution in the Gulf South"
DESCRIPTION:Max Grivno presents: “The American Revolution in the Gulf South” \nThe history of the American Revolution along the Gulf South is seldom told. Although most of the Europeans who called the region were sympathetic to the British — or at least hoped to remain neutral — the conflict soon engulfed the territory of what would\, in time\, become Louisiana\, Mississippi and Florida. This presentation examines how the American Revolution transformed the Gulf South. It tells the story of how the Americans\, British and Spanish vied for control of the Mississippi River and Gulf seaports\, and how the Choctaws and Chickasaws struggled to preserve their homelands by courting the rival powers. It describes James Willing’s disastrous raid on Natchez\, the Choctaw occupation of Natchez and the campaign launched by Spanish Bernardo de Galvez\, who conquered Natchez and Pensacola and drove the British from the region. The lecture also discusses the consequences of the Revolution for the people of the Gulf Coast In the aftermath of the war\, the Spanish and the Americans vied to control Natchez and the territory around present-day Vicksburg\, while native confederacies like the Choctaw and Chickasaw grappled with the rising power of the United States.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-the-american-revolution-in-the-gulf-south/
LOCATION:Historic Natchez Foundation\, 108 S. Commerce St.\, Natchez\, MS\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T103000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20260113T162957Z
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SUMMARY:Witness: The Freedom Memory Project Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the MHC program staff on Thursday\, January 15\, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. for a Zoom webinar exploring Witness: The Freedom Memory Project. The webinar is free and open to all. Registration required. After the webinar\, participants may request a one-on-one consultation regarding the program and application process.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/witness-the-freedom-memory-project-webinar/
LOCATION:zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20260120T201252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T202456Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "A Look at Mande (West African) Culture Through Traditional Music"
DESCRIPTION:Jerry Jenkins presents “A Look at Mande (West African) Culture Through Traditional Music” on January 24\, 2026\, at 11 a.m. \nThis presentation will give the listener a glimpse of the Mande Culture of West Africa. In the tradition of the Mande\, the history and culture is orally preserved in the minds and through the music of the Djeli (oral librarian/mandenka hereditary professional musicians). The establishment of the Mali Empire can be recalled and retold in the musical piece of the legendary Densoba (great warrior) Sunjata. This discussion explores the function of the Mande music and musical instruments\, Mande class system\, songs\, ceremonies and stories. The discussion also examines the influence of West Africa on American culture and why the djembe was outlawed during slavery. Participants will learn about the djembe\, its introduction by drummers like Babatunde Olatunji in 1950 and Ladji Camara from Guinea\, and how it spread throughout America.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-a-look-at-mande-west-african-culture-through-traditional-music-6/
LOCATION:Happy Tummies Pediatric GI\, 1679 Old Fannin Rd Ste E\, Flowood\, MS\, 39232\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20260120T213536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T201558Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “How the School of Pop Culture Unites\, Divides\, and Informs”
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Caleb Smith will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Jones College titled “How the School of Pop Culture Unites\, Divides\, and Informs.” \n“How the School of Pop Culture Unites\, Divides\, and Informs” is on how popular culture in American society can unite people through shared experiences or divide people through factors like demographic or ideological means. Additionally\, popular culture can educate or miseducate people\, shaping perceptions and skewing opinions. This presentation will highlight a few examples of how popular culture has become so ingrained in society that even international movements have found symbols and motivation through popular culture and how some pieces of this culture have created social mirrors to reflect upon parts of our society. \nThe lecture will take place on the Jones College campus on January 28\, 2026\, at 10 a.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-how-the-school-of-pop-culture-unites-divides-and-informs/
LOCATION:Jones College\, 900 S Court St\, Ellisville\, MS\, 39437\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T164309
CREATED:20260115T183705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T183705Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Screening: Possum Town
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of Possum Town\, a feature-length documentary that explores the legacy of O. N. Pruitt’s photographs in the lives of people from Columbus\, Mississippi\, at 2 p.m. Sunday\, February 1\, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium. This 99-minute film focuses on a Columbus native who compares O. N. Pruitt’s photographic negatives from the Jim Crow era with everyday stories of the town’s citizens today. Following the screening\, a panel conversation will feature attorney Wil Colom\, who appears in the film\, and filmmakers Berkley Hudson and Daniel Christian. For more information\, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/sunday-screening-possum-town/
LOCATION:TWO MISSISSIPPI MUSEUMS\, 222 NORTH STREET \, JACKSON\, MS\, United States
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