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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T120000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T170000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T150000
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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-2/
LOCATION:Hatley Elementary School\, 60286 Hatley RD\, Amory\, MS\, 38821-7215
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T125337
CREATED:20250924T153041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T162836Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T125337
CREATED:20250923T192834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T192834Z
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T150000
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CREATED:20251014T153145Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T125337
CREATED:20251022T135847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T135847Z
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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” \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T125337
CREATED:20251124T180351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T180351Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T125337
CREATED:20251112T203257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T231219Z
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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” \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T125337
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T125337
CREATED:20250918T153825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T164339Z
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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:20260408T125337
CREATED:20260113T162957Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20260408T125337
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:20260408T125337
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:20260408T125337
CREATED:20260115T183705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T183705Z
UID:14357-1769954400-1769961600@www.mshumanities.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T125337
CREATED:20260205T211039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T211039Z
UID:14515-1770026400-1770044400@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:A Gathering of Waters: African American Read-In
DESCRIPTION:Part of the “A Gathering of Waters: The Power of Place & Pen in Mississippi’s Literary Landscape” Program \nAfrican American Read-In \n\nMonday\, February 2\, 2026\n10 a.m. -3 p.m.\nLocation: LIB 166\n\nTheme: “Honoring the Mississippi Story: Local Luminaries Illuminating Paths to Knowledge” \nProgram Description: In a full day of panels featuring Mississippi writers\, many current or former JSU English professors\, AARI will interrogate how Mississippi’s rich cultural landscape is influenced by artistic expressions of identity. In the opening panel “A Rhythmic Cultural Confluence: Art\, Music\, and Identity in Mississippi”\, Mississippi born writers Charlie Braxton\, C. Liegh McInnis\, and Jerriod Avant will discuss how Mississippi’s landscape informs literature and lyrics that explore race\, resistance\, and resilience. The second panel “Black Romance in Mississippi’s Literary Tradition”\, Candice Love Jackson and C. Liegh McInnis will describe portrayals of romance in Black narratives and cinematic features amid familial and communal traditions in Mississippi. The third panel “To Tell a Mississippi Story: Inspiring the Next Generation of Creatives” Danielle Littlefield and Kelly Ellis will describe how young Mississippians are innovating while preserving Mississippi traditions\, honoring heritage while expanding boundaries. Additionally\, the fourth panel “Storybook Mississippi: Children’s Literature” featuring children’s authors Leona Bishop\, Sharon Russell Robinson\, and Maria Ricketts will discuss the impact of picture books to develop children’s connection to their Mississippi homeplace. \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/a-gathering-of-waters-african-american-read-in/
LOCATION:Jackson State University\, 1400 J.R. Lynch Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39217
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T125337
CREATED:20260120T202732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T232820Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: "Carrying the Fire: Old Books and New Maps"
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Matthew Guinn will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Belhaven University titled “Carrying the Fire: Old Books and New Maps.” \nThe lecture will take place on the Belhaven University campus on February 2\, 2026\, at 4 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-carrying-the-fire-old-books-and-new-maps/
LOCATION:Belhaven University\, 1500 Peachtree Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T125337
CREATED:20260120T214503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T214503Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “Mississippi Memory: Landscape\, Loss\, and Legacy”
DESCRIPTION:Kemeshia Swanson will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Mississippi State University titled “Mississippi Memory: Landscape\, Loss\, and Legacy.” \n“Mississippi as Memory: Landscape\, Loss\, and Legacy” will explore how Mississippi’s expansive history\, rich culture\, and complicated legacy remain imprinted on the landscape\, shaping both progress and pride in ways that are deeply felt by its residents. In this presentation\, Swanson previews research from her upcoming book publication\, Love and War: Intimacy and Activism in the Works of Jesmyn Ward. Jesmyn Ward is a two-time National Book Award winner and Mississippi native. \nThe lecture will take place on the Mississippi State University campus on February 3\, 2026\, at 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-mississippi-memory-landscape-loss-and-legacy/
LOCATION:Mississippi State University\, Bost Theater\, Starkville\, MS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T125337
CREATED:20260120T213325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T213325Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “Swiftly Romantic: The Parallel Lives of Clara Schumann and Taylor Swift”
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Anna Morgan will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Itawamba Community College titled “Swiftly Romantic: The Parallel Lives of Clara Schumann and Taylor Swift.” \n“Swiftly Romantic: The Parallel Lives of Clara Schumann and Taylor Swift” is on the corresponding careers of Clara Schumann and Taylor Swift. Both were composer-performers who balanced their public and private personas\, ventured through male-dominated fields\, and gained economic independence through music. Dr. Morgan will be playing excerpts from both artists on the piano. \nThe lecture will take place on the Itawamba Community College campus on  February 3\, 2026\, at 6 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-swiftly-romantic-the-parallel-lives-of-clara-schumann-and-taylor-swift/
LOCATION:Itawamba Community College\, 602 W Hill Street\, Fulton\, MS\, 38843
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T125337
CREATED:20260120T214559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T213243Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “Not the Same Old Story: Learning How to Stop So You Can Start”
DESCRIPTION:T.K. Lee will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Mississippi University for Women titled “Not the Same Old Story: Learning How to Stop So You Can Start.” \nThis is a craft talk offering tried-and-true tricks designed to help you turn procrastination into a priority when you sit down to face the page \nThe lecture will take place on the Mississippi University for Women campus on February 4\, 2026\, at 4 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-not-the-same-old-story-learning-how-to-stop-so-you-can-start/
LOCATION:Mississippi University for Women\, 1100 College Street\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T125337
CREATED:20251014T170350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T184929Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "Ida B. Wells: The Mother of the American Human Rights Movement"
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Cassie Sade Turnipseed presents “Ida B. Wells: The Mother of the American Human Rights Movement” \nIda B. Wells’s life has intriguing ties to Rosa Parks\, Harriet Tubman\, Frederick Douglass\, Susan B. Anthony\, President William McKinley\, Booker T. Washington\, Duke of Argyll and Sir John Gorst. She was a journalist who wrote about human rights and had a clear understanding about her rights as a woman. This presentation highlights her fearless campaign to realize the most significant contribution to the investigation and avocation against human lynchings. Yet\, she is unknown to most people of this generation.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-ida-b-wells-the-mother-of-the-american-human-rights-movement-2/
LOCATION:Columbus-Lowndes Public Library\, 314 7th St N\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T125337
CREATED:20260120T224032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T190543Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “Preserving Our Musical Moment: New Works and New Possibilities for the Bass Trombone”
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jason Beghtol will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Northeast Mississippi Community College titled “Preserving Our Musical Moment: New Works and New Possibilities for the Bass Trombone.” \n“Preserving Our Musical Moment: New Works and New Possibilities for the Bass Trombone” explores the bass trombone as both an artistic voice and a historical record of our present time. This presentation highlights newly composed works by the presenter alongside collaborations with contemporary composers\, intentionally capturing today’s musical language\, aesthetics\, and cultural influences. By treating these works as a living time capsule\, the project seeks to preserve and expand the bass trombone’s repertoire for future generations while redefining its expressive and creative potential. Also\, during this presentation\, there will be a premiere of an exciting new composition by Derek Taylor titled “Ambush of the Night Watch.” \nThe lecture will take place on the Northeast Mississippi Community College campus on February 9 at 6 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-preserving-our-musical-moment-new-works-and-new-possibilities-for-the-bass-trombone/
LOCATION:Northeast Mississippi Community College\, 101 Cunningham Blvd.\, Booneville\, MS\, 38829
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T125337
CREATED:20260210T221310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T221310Z
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Humanities Council Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Humanities Council will hold its regular board meeting at the University of Mississippi Medical Center on Friday\, February 20\, at 11 a.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/mississippi-humanities-council-board-meeting-3/
LOCATION:School of Health Related Professions Building\, University of Mississippi Medical Center\, Jackson\, MS\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T125337
CREATED:20260120T213741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T195315Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “The Death of William K. Storey: A Historian Investigates the Killing of His Great-Grandfather in Ireland”
DESCRIPTION:William Storey will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Millsaps College titled “The Death of William K. Storey: A Historian Investigates the Killing of His Great-Grandfather in Ireland.” \nThe lecture will take place on the Millsaps College campus on February 10\, 2026\, at 4:15 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-the-death-of-william-k-storey-a-historian-investigates-the-killing-of-his-great-grandfather-in-ireland/
LOCATION:Millsaps College\, 1701 N. State Street\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T125337
CREATED:20260120T212727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T212727Z
UID:14377-1770746400-1770753600@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “Wut und bose: Women's Rage in Recent German-Language Literature”
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Karen Bell will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Delta State University titled “Wut und bose: Women’s Rage in Recent German-Language Literature.” \nThe lecture will take place on the Delta State University campus on February 10\, 2026\, at 6 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-wut-und-bose-womens-rage-in-recent-german-language-literature/
LOCATION:Delta State University\, 1003 W Sunflower Rd\, Cleveland\, MS\, 38733\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T125337
CREATED:20260120T214843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T150613Z
UID:14404-1770894000-1770901200@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “Bridging the Literacy Gap with Effective Teaching Strategies for Today's College Students”
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Shanell Bailey will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Mississippi Valley State titled “Bridging the Literacy Gap with Effective Teaching Strategies for Today’s College Students.” \nDr. Bailey’s presentation will focus on the literacy challenges faced by today’s incoming college students and examine how these challenges affect teaching and learning. She will focus on faculty experiences and address the literacy gaps\, which require adjusting instructional strategies rather than lowering academic standards. The presentation provides research-informed teaching strategies and revision-focused feedback that faculty can implement immediately. Overall\, it encourages an approach to literacy instruction that supports student retention and academic success. \nThe lecture will take place on the Mississippi Valley State campus on February 12\, 2026\, at 11 a.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-bridging-the-literacy-gap-with-effective-teaching-strategies-for-todays-college-students/
LOCATION:Mississippi Valley State University\, 14000 US-82\, Itta Bena\, MS\, 38941
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T125337
CREATED:20260130T171629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T171629Z
UID:14478-1770897600-1770904800@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: “This Is My Century: Margaret Walker and the Black Arts Movement"
DESCRIPTION:Robert Luckett presents “This Is My Century: Margaret Walker and the Black Arts Movement.” \nAs Director of the Margaret Walker Center for the Study of the African-American Experience at Jackson State University\, Dr. Luckett has become a leading scholar on the great writer\, scholar and teacher\, Margaret Walker. Best known as the author of For My People (1942) and the neo-slave narrative Jubilee (1966)\, Walker in fact wrote nine books. More importantly\, as a professor of English at JSU\, she made a less well-known but indelible contribution when she founded the Institute for the Study of the History\, Life and Culture of Black People (now named in her honor) in 1968. At the forefront of a nascent Black Studies movement\, Walker considered W.E. B. Du Bois and Langston Hughes to be her mentors; she in turn became a mentor for hundreds of students and many writers\, actors and scholars like Alice Walker\, Toni Morrison\, Sonia Sanchez\, Amiri Baraka\, James Baldwin\, Nikki Giovanni and so many others. From 1915 until her death in 1998\, Margaret Walker stood at the center of a vibrant community of black artists\, activists and intellectuals in the United States and abroad. Among our earliest public intellectuals\, Walker frequently turned to a range of disciplines in seeking explanations and analyses. Her optimism derived from what she believed to be the human capacity to create and produce written\, artistic and other forms of expressive culture as a record of lived experience.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-this-is-my-century-margaret-walker-and-the-black-arts-movement/
LOCATION:Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at The University of Southern MIssissippi\, 118 College Dr #5055\, Hattiesburg\, MS\, 39406\, United States
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