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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "Pioneer Toys\, Games\, and Music"
DESCRIPTION:William Arinder presents “Pioneer Toys\, Games\, and Music” on February 25\, 2026\, at 1 p.m. \nA living history program about the early pioneer settlers in Mississippi. Discussion centers around how they dressed\, built their homes\, produced and cooked their food\, created children’s homemade toys\, and made music on the mountain dulcimer. Period clothing worn\, hands-on artifacts display and audience participation encouraged.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-pioneer-toys-games-and-music-2/
LOCATION:Hatley Elementary School\, 60286 Hatley RD\, Amory\, MS\, 38821-7215
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “Heritage in Humanities: How Our Students’ Backgrounds Help Us Teach”
DESCRIPTION:Zachary Dozier will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College titled “Heritage in Humanities: How Our Students’ Backgrounds Help Us Teach.” \nThis presentation explores how incorporating students’ cultural and linguistic heritage can enrich language instruction. It will feature four students—two with Spanish-speaking backgrounds and two with family connections to French—as case studies for engagement strategies. While many universities discourage heritage speakers from enrolling in beginner language courses\, this session argues that community colleges should embrace these learners to foster inclusivity and deepen classroom interaction. \nThe lecture will take place on Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Perkinston campus on February 25\, 2026\, at 2 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-heritage-in-humanities-how-our-students-backgrounds-help-us-teach/
LOCATION:MS Gulf Coast Community College\, 51 Main St\, Perkinston\, MS\, 39573\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T221314Z
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - Natchez Literary & Cinema Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration is proud to announce plans for the 37th annual Celebration\, to be held February 26-28\, 2026. View the 2026 agenda here!\nCome and hear the story of America\, from the founding to today\, as told by expert historians and prolific authors! The 2026 NLCC will weave a diverse tapestry of the stories that make us who we are as Americans today. These are stories of hope and resilience\, stories of perseverance and bravery\, stories of ordinary people who took a stand and fought hard for the freedoms that we enjoy today. \nMeet Our 2026 Authors & Presenters \nView the CEU Agenda here \nNominate William Winter Scholars here \nNominate Vance Fellows here \nPurchase tickets for the 2026 ticketed events:\n\nRaise A Glass to Freedom\nFood Power Politics\nVoices of Freedom: An Evening with Gloria J. Browne-Marshall\n\nLodging:\nThe Grand Hotel; 111 Broadway St.; Natchez\, MS. (Access Code: NLCC) Book your room here! \nConference Co-Sponsors:\nCo-Lin\, the Adams County Board of Supervisors\, Visit Natchez\, Mississippi Arts Commission\, Mississippi Department of Archives and History\, Mississippi Humanities Council\, Southwest Mississippi Center for Culture & Learning at Alcorn State University\, Walmart\, Sons of the American Revolution\, DAR\, American Cruise Lines\, and the generous contributions of individuals and businesses throughout the state and region. \nContact:\nBrittany Caldwell\, NLCC Director\, Copiah-Lincoln Community College\nnlcc@colin.edu or call 601.446.1104 or 601.446.1101.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/natchez-literary-cinema-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Natchez Convention Center\, 211 Main Street\, Natchez\, MS\, 39120
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T200344Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: “Learning Mississippi History Through Historical Markers"
DESCRIPTION:William “Brother” Rogers presents “Learning Mississippi History Through Historical Markers” \nFrom traditional green historical markers to the Mississippi Blues Trail\, Freedom Trail\, Country Music Trail\, and Mississippi Mound Trail\, the state’s history is told along its roads. The speaker takes a fun romp through history that will interest anyone who likes fascinating trivia about the state.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-learning-mississippi-history-through-historical-markers-2/
LOCATION:Walthall County Library\, 707 Union RD\, Tylertown\, MS\, 39667-2261
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260120T200611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T200611Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "Pioneer Toys\, Games\, and Music"
DESCRIPTION:William Arinder presents “Pioneer Toys\, Games\, and Music” on February 26\, 2026\, at 1 p.m. \nA living history program about the early pioneer settlers in Mississippi. Discussion centers around how they dressed\, built their homes\, produced and cooked their food\, created children’s homemade toys\, and made music on the mountain dulcimer. Period clothing worn\, hands-on artifacts display and audience participation encouraged.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-pioneer-toys-games-and-music/
LOCATION:Hatley Elementary School\, 60286 Hatley RD\, Amory\, MS\, 38821-7215
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260216T184533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T184533Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "Mississippi Telling"
DESCRIPTION:Rebecca Jernigan presents “Mississippi Telling” \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-13/
LOCATION:North Mississippi Exchange Family Center\, 106 Skyline Dr\, Oxford\, MS\, 38655\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Memory Makers":MAILTO:memory.makers@maxxsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260206T150242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T150418Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “Can Ancient Chinese Philosophy Make America Read Again?”
DESCRIPTION:Timothy Gutmann will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for the University of Southern Mississippi titled “Can Ancient Chinese Philosophy Make America Read Again?” \n“Can Ancient Chinese Philosophy Make America Read Again?” is about the crisis in the humanities at its most fundamental level: adults are spending less and less time reading\, and reading comprehension is declining worldwide. To confront this situation\, Gutmann argues we can take a helpful perspective from the philosopher Zhu Xi (1130-1200 CE)\, whose thought inspired China’s imperial exam system. He will explore how Zhu Xi taught critical thinking through the social example of a literary canon that readers would share with each other and not\, as academic humanists often do\, as an individual skill abstracted from any particular reading material. However\, Zhu Xi’s goal was not to indoctrinate unthinking conformity but to cultivate critical judgment about how to follow tradition and when to take exception. \nThe lecture will take place on the University of Southern Mississippi campus on TBD at 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-can-ancient-chinese-philosophy-make-america-read-again/
LOCATION:University of Southern Mississippi\, Hattiesburg \, MS - Mississippi\, 39406
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260120T212509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T212509Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: "Who are You?" What your fingerprints say about you and your Personality"
DESCRIPTION:Mr. John Mayer will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Blue Mountain Christian University titled “Who are You?” What your fingerprints say about you and your Personality.” \nThe lecture will take place on the Blue Mountain Christian University campus on February 26\, 2026\, at 6:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-who-are-you-what-your-fingerprints-say-about-you-and-your-personality/
LOCATION:Blue Mountain Christian University\, 201 W Main St\, Blue Mountain\, MS\, 38610
ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Mountain Christian University":MAILTO:admissions@bmc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260120T213641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T212508Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “Roles\, Obedience\, and Authority: An Examination of the Stanford Prison Experiment”
DESCRIPTION:Suzanne Gibson will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Meridian Community College titled “Roles\, Obedience\, and Authority: An Examination of the Stanford Prison Experiment.” \nThis presentation examines the Stanford Prison Experiment to explore how assigned roles can significantly influence human behavior. It explains how individuals may change when placed into specific social roles and how granting even a small amount of power can alter behavior within those roles. The presentation also discusses how authority and obedience can be established by stripping individuals of their identity\, demonstrating how situational forces can outweigh personal morals and values. \nThe lecture will take place on the Meridian Community College campus on February 27\, 2026\, at 9:30 a.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-roles-obedience-and-authority-an-examination-of-the-stanford-prison-experiment/
LOCATION:Meridian Community College\, 910 Hwy 19 N\, Meridian\, MS\, 39307
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260205T193251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T193356Z
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Freedom Trail Unveiling: The Meridian Civil Rights Movement
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Freedom Trail Unveiling: The Meridian Civil Rights Movement \n2505 5th Street \nMeridian\, MS \n  \n11 a.m. \n  \nRead More
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/mississippi-freedom-trail-unveiling-the-meridian-civil-rights-movement/
LOCATION:Fielder & Brooks Drug Store\, 2505 Fifth Street\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Visit Mississippi":MAILTO:tinquiry@mississippi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260202T230003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T230003Z
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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 February 27\, 2026\, at 2:30 p.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-7/
LOCATION:Canopy Children’s Solutions\, 1465 Lakeland Dr\, Jackson\, 39216\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260113T163510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T163510Z
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SUMMARY:Witness: The Freedom Memory Project Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Deadline for Witness: The Freedom Memory Project 2026 applications. \nHow to Apply \nFirst\, contact MHC Director of Strategic Initiatives John Spann (jspann@mhc.state.ms.us) to discuss your community’s idea. Then\, fill out the Witness: The Mississippi Freedom Project application by March 1\, 2026. All applications will be reviewed by the project’s advisory board. The 2026 cohort of communities will be announced by April 1\, 2026. Full details and 2026 applicant materials are available at https://shorturl.at/1GTd3. \nThe 2027 and 2028 applications will be announced at a later date.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/witness-the-freedom-memory-project-deadline/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260216T183957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T183957Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Screening: “In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free screening of “In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters” at 2 p.m.\, Sunday\, March 1\, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium. This 35-minute documentary uncovers the little-known love story of Phillis Wheatley\, America’s first Black published poet\, and John Peters\, a free Black man she married in 1778. Following the screening\, a panel conversation featuring moderator Robby Luckett\, scholar Ebony Lumumba\, and filmmakers Leslie Askew and Turlough White will highlight Margaret Walker’s creation of the Phillis Wheatley Poetry Festival and the Black Studies program at Jackson State University.\n\nThis event is sponsored by the Mississippi Humanities Council\, Film Mississippi\, and the Mississippi Film Society. For more information\, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/sunday-screening-in-search-of-phillis-wheatley-peters/
LOCATION:TWO MISSISSIPPI MUSEUMS\, 222 NORTH STREET \, JACKSON\, MS\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260211T195001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T195001Z
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - The Women’s American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:“The Women’s American Revolution” presented by Sarah Hogue\, PhD candidate \n\nMarch 2\, 2026 @12 PM\nColumbus-Lowndes Public Library System downtown branch\nWhile the contributions of soldiers in American Revolution are easily seen\, it can often be more difficult to envision the role that women played during the war. Women provided valuable support during the Revolution\, taking on a variety of wartime roles for the Continental Army: soldier\, supplier\, spy\, and combat supporter. On the home front\, women not only experienced battles near their own communities\, but also provided important labor for their families that freed men to fight. Women’s new-found freedoms and abilities during the war left them with a lasting question- what rights would they have in their newly founded nation?\nFree and open to the public. Adults\nContact: Mona Vance-Ali\, 662-329-5300\nwww.clplsamerica250.com
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-the-womens-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Columbus-Lowndes Public Library\, 314 7th St N\, Columbus\, MS\, 39701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260120T213838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T213838Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “Retrieving Virtue: Moral Character Development as an Act of Worship”
DESCRIPTION:Evan Lenow will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Mississippi College titled “Retrieving Virtue: Moral Character Development as an Act of Worship.” \nSocrates famously stated\, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” Rather than the endless pursuit of vanity\, Socrates called his students to aspire to virtue and character in order to become better people. The ancient quest for virtue needs a revival because we will flourish when we chase after the virtues that reflect the epitome of humanness. \nThe lecture will take place on the Mississippi College campus on March 2\, 2026\, at 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-retrieving-virtue-moral-character-development-as-an-act-of-worship/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260120T215944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T215944Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: "A Comparative Study of Dual Enrollment Programs in Southern Mississippi"
DESCRIPTION:Joe B. Raymond III will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Southwest Mississippi Community College titled “A Comparative Study of Dual Enrollment Programs in Southern Mississippi.” \nThe lecture will take place on the Southwest Mississippi Community College campus on March 3\, 2026\, at 1 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-a-comparative-study-of-dual-enrollment-programs-in-southern-mississippi/
LOCATION:Southwest Mississippi Community College\, 1156 College Drive\, Summit\, MS\, 39666
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260120T213216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T213216Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “From Austen to Bridgerton: The Enduring Appeal of Regency Romance in Popular Culture”
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Amber Harrison Mabus will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Holmes Community College titled “From Austen to Bridgerton: The Enduring Appeal of Regency Romance in Popular Culture.” \n250 years after her birth\, Jane Austen’s stories still resonate with modern audiences\, thanks to the ongoing popularity of Regency-era romance in books\, television\, and film. Dr. Amber Mabus will explore how Austen’s novels laid the groundwork for this genre\, shaping the way 21st-century audiences think about love\, social rules\, and class during the Regency period. By connecting Austen’s work to modern adaptations like Netflix’s Bridgerton\, Mabus’s presentation will demonstrate why Austen’s portrayal of romance within strict social boundaries continues to captivate audiences today. \nThe lecture will take place on the Holmes Community College Ridgeland campus on March 3\, 2026\, at 2 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-from-austen-to-bridgerton-the-enduring-appeal-of-regency-romance-in-popular-culture/
LOCATION:Holmes Community College – Ridgeland Campus\, 412 W. Ridgeland Avenue\, Ridgeland\, MS\, 39157
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260120T220643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T220643Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “Race\, Speculative Value and Art at the Turn of the Twenty-First Century”
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Richard Purcell will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for the University of Mississippi titled “Race\, Speculative Value and Art at the Turn of the Twenty-First Century.” \nThe lecture will take place on the University of Mississippi campus on March 3\, 2026\, at 5 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-race-speculative-value-and-art-at-the-turn-of-the-twenty-first-century/
LOCATION:University of Mississippi\, P.O. Box 1848\, University\, MS\, 38677\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260123T160928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T191114Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "Slavery in Antebellum Mississippi"
DESCRIPTION:Max Grivno presents “Slavery in Antebellum Mississippi” \nBy 1860\, Mississippi’s farms and plantations yielded 1.2 million bales of cotton\, making it the nation’s leading cotton producer. This prosperity rested on the backs of some 436\,631 enslaved blacks\, who constituted 55 percent of the state’s population and who made Mississippi the third-largest slave-holding state\, behind only Virginia and Georgia. This presentation examines the development of slavery from the perspective of the enslaved. Beginning with the “Flush Times” of the 1830s and continuing to the outbreak of the Civil War\, it examines the interstate slave trade\, the working lives of enslaved blacks and the myriad ways in which bondsmen and women struggled against their masters. It traces the paths of runaway slaves\, reconstructs slave uprisings and insurrection scares\, looks at their families and communities and follows the enslaved into the state’s churches. The presentation draws from auto-biographies and interviews with former slaves\, newspapers\, plantation records and government documents.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-slavery-in-antebellum-mississippi/
LOCATION:South Mississippi Genealogical & Historical Society\, 307 2nd Ave\, Hattiesburg\, MS\, 39401-3887\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260120T215717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T205355Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “The Mind-Body Loop: How Psychology Shapes Health More Than We Realize”
DESCRIPTION:Shelly Stolp will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Pearl River Community College titled “The Mind-Body Loop: How Psychology Shapes Health More Than We Realize.” \nThis presentation examines how psychological processes shape physical health\, often through everyday stress. Using guided imagery and discussion of the autonomic nervous system\, it illustrates the mind–body feedback loop. Attendees will learn how stress regulation and coping strategies influence health outcomes. \nThe lecture will take place on the Pearl River Community College campus on March 4\, 2026\, at 11 a.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-the-mind-body-loop-how-psychology-shapes-health-more-than-we-realize/
LOCATION:Pearl River Community College – Poplarville Campus\, 101 US-11\, Poplarville\, MS\, 39470\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260120T213432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T213432Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “When We See Ourselves: Representation\, Mentorship\, and Storytelling Across the Arts”
DESCRIPTION:Yolanda Williams will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Jackson State University titled “When We See Ourselves: Representation\, Mentorship\, and Storytelling Across the Arts.” \n“When We See Ourselves: Representation\, Mentorship\, and Storytelling Across the Arts” explores the role of representation and mentorship in shaping storytelling across theatre\, film\, and the arts. Grounded in lived experiences\, this lecture reflects on visibility as a humanistic practice that expands possibility and affirms identity\, challenge narrow narratives\, and opens pathways for future artists. \nThe lecture will take place on the Jackson State University campus on March 5\, 2026\, at 10 a.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-when-we-see-ourselves-representation-mentorship-and-storytelling-across-the-arts/
LOCATION:Jackson State University\, 1400 J.R. Lynch Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39217
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260120T220931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T220931Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “Freedom to Save the Body (of Christ): The Rhetorical Chemotherapy of Archbishop Salvatore Cardileone”
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Brandon Knight will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for William Carey University titled “Freedom to Save the Body (of Christ): The Rhetorical Chemotherapy of Archbishop Salvatore Cardileone.” \n“Freedom to Save the Body (of Christ): The Rhetorical Chemotherapy of Archbishop Salvatore Cardileone” is a rhetorical analysis of a homily presented by the archbishop of San Francisco\, Salvatore Cordileone\, at the Walk for Life West Coast a few months prior to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. From this research\, he argues that\, whereas Cordileone’s early discourse displays patient casuistic rhetoric with members of his diocese\, he transitions to the prophetic voice in his WLWC homily because of Catholic pro-choice adherents with political standing and influence\, like the-then Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Acting in the lineage of the prophets\, Cordileone uses a rhetorical chemotherapy to save the body of Christ and uphold the culture of life. \nThe lecture will take place on the  William Carey University campus on March 5\, 2026\, at 1 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-freedom-to-save-the-body-of-christ-the-rhetorical-chemotherapy-of-archbishop-salvatore-cardileone/
LOCATION:William Carey University\, 710 William Carey Parkway\, Hattiesburg\, MS\, 39401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260216T152157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T152254Z
UID:14624-1772874000-1772884800@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Read & Rise
DESCRIPTION:Read & Rise is a family literacy program that brings children and parents together through shared reading\, culturally relevant books\, including works by Mississippi authors\, parent workshops\, and creative activities. Each session features community reading circles\, guided literacy activities\, strategies for supporting reading at home\, and free book distribution to help families build home libraries. By engaging families in storytelling and reflection\, Read & Rise promotes both literacy skills and a deeper understanding of human experiences and community values. \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/read-rise/
LOCATION:Katrina’s Klassroom\, 1952 Simpson Hwy 149\, Mendenhall\, 39114\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Katina%E2%80%99s Klassroom":MAILTO:info@katinasklassroom.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260227T164222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T164222Z
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - GRAMMY Museum Mississippi Celebrates 10 Years
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 7: \n11 AM Opening Ceremony Celebrating the last 10 Years of Grammy Museum Mississippi \n12 PM Roots Music Festival that will feature performances by Bobby Rush\, Cedric Burnside\, Boo Mitchell\, Terrance and Marcella Simien\, Hi Rhythm\, Southern Avenue\, Carla Thomas\, and Ol’ Skool Revue along with original Grammy Museum Mississippi Summer Campers\, Abee Hudson and band members of Levee Side\, performing. \n12 pm – 2 pm Kids’ Zone activities and family-friendly programming \nAs the birthplace of America’s music\, Mississippi’s cultural legacy will be highlighted throughout the weekend\, aligning with the broader America250 commemoration. Grammy Museum Mississippi is thankful for the support of the Mississippi Humanities Council and the Mississippi Arts Commission\, whose partnership helps make this programming possible. \nFood Trucks will be on site with food for purchase.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-grammy-museum-mississippi-celebrates-10-years/
LOCATION:GRAMMY Museum Mississippi\, 800 West Sunflower Rd\, Cleveland \, MS\, 38732\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260224T173419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T174528Z
UID:14541-1772892000-1772895600@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Turning Pages\, Changing Lives
DESCRIPTION:Big House Books\, Lemuria Books and the Mississippi Humanities Council are partnering with the Short Fuse Podcast to bring Turning Pages\, Changing Lives to Lemuria in Jackson on Saturday\, March 7\, from 2-3 p.m. \nElizabeth Howard will lead a discussion with local leaders on our history and mission\, and the importance of books and education in prison.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/turning-pages-changing-lives/
LOCATION:Lemuria Book Store\, 4465 I-55 STE 20\, Jackson\, MS\, 39206\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Big House Books":MAILTO:info@bighousebooksms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260306T191707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T191707Z
UID:14748-1773140400-1773147600@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi Freedom Trail Unveiling: Delta State College 1969 Sit-In
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Freedom Trail Unveiling: Delta State College 1969 Sit-In \nJoin us for the unveiling of a new Mississippi Freedom Trail marker honoring the student activists whose sit‑in at Delta State College in 1969 marked a pivotal moment in the fight for racial equity and inclusion on campus. The ceremony\, cohosted by Visit Mississippi\, the Mississippi Humanities Council\, and the Delta Center for Culture and Learning\, will take place at Kethley Hall on the campus of Delta State University. \nThe marker recognizes the courageous students who\, after presenting ten demands for equity and representation\, peacefully protested outside the President’s Office in Kethley Hall. More than fifty students were arrested during the sit-in and transported to Parchman Penitentiary\, where they continued their stand for justice through unity and song. Their actions helped spark long-term institutional change at Delta State University. \nThe program will include a welcome from Delta State University leadership; remarks from representatives of the Delta Center for Culture and Learning\, Mississippi Department of Transportation\, Visit Mississippi\, the Mississippi Humanities Council\, and community members connected to the 1969 sit-in; reflections on the original protest; and the official marker unveiling. \nWhere: \nDelta State University – Kethley Hall \n1003 W Sunflower Rd \nCleveland MS 38732 \nWhen: \nTuesday\, March 10\, 2026\n11:00 a.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/mississippi-freedom-trail-unveiling-delta-state-college-1969-sit-in/
LOCATION:Kethley Hall\, Delta State University\, 1003 W Sunflower Rd\, Cleveland\, MS\, 38732\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Visit Mississippi":MAILTO:tinquiry@mississippi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260216T152337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T152359Z
UID:14628-1773478800-1773489600@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Read & Rise
DESCRIPTION:Read & Rise is a family literacy program that brings children and parents together through shared reading\, culturally relevant books\, including works by Mississippi authors\, parent workshops\, and creative activities. Each session features community reading circles\, guided literacy activities\, strategies for supporting reading at home\, and free book distribution to help families build home libraries. By engaging families in storytelling and reflection\, Read & Rise promotes both literacy skills and a deeper understanding of human experiences and community values. \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/read-rise-2/
LOCATION:Katrina’s Klassroom\, 1952 Simpson Hwy 149\, Mendenhall\, 39114\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Katina%E2%80%99s Klassroom":MAILTO:info@katinasklassroom.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260206T195906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T160046Z
UID:14549-1773532800-1773619199@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi Program Grant Deadline
DESCRIPTION:As Mississippi prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026\, the America250 Mississippi Grants Program invites communities across the state to take part in this historic commemoration. Established by the America250 Mississippi Commission\, this program aims to empower local organizations to honor their unique histories\, foster a deeper understanding of Mississippi’s vital role in the American story\, and inspire meaningful engagement with our shared heritage. By supporting public events and initiatives during the America250 semiquincentennial\, the program seeks to create lasting legacies that will help future generations of Mississippians appreciate and celebrate the rich and diverse tapestry of our state’s past. All funded projects and programs must occur during 2026. \n\nProgram Grants – up to $10\,000 to support local celebrations of the semiquincentennial and public programs that explore the themes of Mississippi250. Deadline: March 15.\n\nFull details and application portal are available on our website. \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-program-grant-deadline/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260120T212829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T212829Z
UID:14379-1773756000-1773763200@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “The Culture of Tone”
DESCRIPTION:Chandler Smith will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for East Central Community College titled “The Culture of Tone.” \nThe lecture will take place on the  East Central Community College campus on March 17\, 2026\, at 2 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-the-culture-of-tone/
LOCATION:East Central Community College\, 275 W Broad Street\, Decatur\, MS\, 39327
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T172300
CREATED:20260211T212503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T212503Z
UID:14605-1773772200-1773779400@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: "The Bride of Annandale\, A Love Story of the Old South"
DESCRIPTION:Grady Howell presents “The Bride of Annandale\, A Love Story of the Old South” \nThe Bride of Annandale is a fully researched  nonfiction narrative detailing the tragic romance of Henry Gray Vick\, a descendant of the founders of Vicksburg\, and Helen Johnstone of Annandale Plantation and Chapel of the Cross fame.  Henry was killed in a duel a week before their wedding.  This is their story.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-the-bride-of-annandale-a-love-story-of-the-old-south/
LOCATION:Anguilla Methodist Church\, 631 Front St\, Anguilla\, MS\, 38721\, United States
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