• Mississippi Humanities Council Board Meeting

    Mississippi Library Commission 3881 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS, United States

    The Mississippi Humanities Council will hold its regular board meeting at the Mississippi Library Commission tomorrow, Friday, October 17, at 11 a.m.

  • Speakers Bureau: “The Mississippi Melting Pot”

    Walthall County Library 707 Union RD, Tylertown, MS

    Andrew Haley presents: "The Mississippi Melting Pot"   A brief history (from tamales to red beans and rice) of the various ethnic and racial culinary traditions that have shaped Mississippians’ […]

  • Speakers Bureau: “Why We Call It Soul Food”

    Holmes Community College - Ridgeland Campus 412 W. Ridgeland Avenue, Ridgeland, MS

    Dr. Brinda Fuller Willis presents: "Why We Call It Soul Food" “Why We Call It Soul Food” tells the story of why southerners, especially African American southerners, call the foods […]

  • Speakers Bureau: “Mississippi Telling”

    Community Market Oxford/Lafayette 1801 University Ave, Oxford, MS, United States

    Rebecca Jernigan presents: "Mississippi Telling"   The presenter provides an overview of the storytelling Renaissance in America with emphasis upon the oral tradition in Mississippi. The literary tradition of Mississippi […]

  • Remembering Emmett: From Silence to Social Change

    Morning Star Baptist Church 2050 Thornton Ave, Gulfport, MS, United States

    “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 […]

  • Speakers Bureau: “Prehistoric Native American Stone Tools”

    Hatley Elementary School 60286 Hatley RD, Amory, MS

    William Arinder presents: “Prehistoric Native American Stone Tools" Program about how prehistoric Native Americans made and used stone tools. Includes “hands on” artifact display with audience participation encouraged. Speakers Expertise: Mr. […]

  • Speakers Bureau: “Prehistoric Native American Stone Tools”

    Hatley Elementary School 60286 Hatley RD, Amory, MS

    William Arinder presents: “Prehistoric Native American Stone Tools” Program about how prehistoric Native Americans made and used stone tools. Includes “hands on” artifact display with audience participation encouraged. Speakers Expertise: […]

  • Remembering Emmett: From Silence to Social Change

    Mound Bayou Museum of African American Culture & History 200 Roosevelt St, Mound Bayou, MS, United States

    “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 […]