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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
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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
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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/
LOCATION:MS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184421
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:20260408T184421
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:20260408T184421
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
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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:20260408T184421
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184421
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:20260408T184421
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:20260408T184421
CREATED:20260216T152157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T152254Z
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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:20260408T184421
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:20260408T184421
CREATED:20260224T173419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T174528Z
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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:20260408T184421
CREATED:20260306T191707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T191707Z
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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:20260408T184421
CREATED:20260216T152337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T152359Z
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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:20260408T184421
CREATED:20260206T195906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T160046Z
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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:20260408T184421
CREATED:20260120T212829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T212829Z
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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:20260408T184421
CREATED:20260211T212503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T212503Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184421
CREATED:20260224T200051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T201217Z
UID:14680-1773835200-1773842400@www.mshumanities.org
SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “Why I Chose the Dark Side of Literature"
DESCRIPTION:Melissa Faulkner will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Coahoma Community College titled “Why I Chose the Dark Side of Literature.” \nThe lecture will take place on the Coahoma Community College campus on March 18\, 2026\, at noon.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-why-i-chose-the-dark-side-of-literature/
LOCATION:Coahoma Community College\, 3240 Friars Point Road\, Clarksdale\, MS\, 38614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184421
CREATED:20260120T213103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T213103Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture:  “HaPPPiness\,: Pedagogy\, Pageantry\, and Prison”
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Miller-Durr will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Hinds Community College titled “HaPPPiness\,: Pedagogy\, Pageantry\, and Prison.” \nFrom first-generation college learners and incarcerated students to communities and lives hungry for belonging and hope\, the humanities cannot simply be explained; they must be lived through action in every stage in life. At a time when humanities programs are questioned\, “HaPPPPPPiness” is a talk that exemplifies how they save\, steady\, and shape lives through Pedagogy\, Prison\, Place\, People\, Purpose\, Promise\, not PERFECTION. \nThe lecture will take place on Hinds Community College’s Raymond campus on March 18\, 2026\, at 12:45 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-happpiness-pedagogy-pageantry-and-prison/
LOCATION:Hinds Community College – Raymond Campus\, 501 East Main Street\, Raymond\, 39154\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184421
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T000619Z
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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-14/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Episcopal Church\, 113 N 9th Street\, Oxford\, MS\, 38655\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Leap Frog Program":MAILTO:leapfrogdirector@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260408T184421
CREATED:20260205T220617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T220617Z
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SUMMARY:L.V. Hull: Love Is a Sensation
DESCRIPTION:L.V. Hull: Love Is a Sensation\nMarch 20 – June 14\, 2026\nAt the Mississippi Museum of Art \n  \n\nL.V. Hull: Love Is a Sensation is the first major museum exhibition devoted to the art and life of the self-proclaimed “Unusual Artist” Ms. L.V. Hull (1942–2008). Born in McAdams\, Mississippi\, Hull merged artmaking and the Southern art of “visiting” to craft a creative practice that allowed her to commune with her inner spirit\, her Creator\, her community\, and visitors from around the state\, region\, and world. Using found objects and paint and glue from Walmart\, Hull produced a vibrant\, immersive\, and evolving art environment at her home of 34 years in the small town of Kosciusko\, Mississippi. She adorned every surface and corner of her house\, front porch\, and garden with carefully arranged assemblages of everyday objects and signs\, often painted with her signature dot pattern. \nLove Is a Sensation will celebrate Hull’s legacy through selections from her vast creative output\, documentation of her home/studio environment\, ephemera from her personal archive\, and layered installations of her work. This exhibition is presented in partnership with the L.V. Hull Legacy Center\, a project of the Arts Foundation of Kosciusko in Kosciusko\, Mississippi\, which will present a parallel exhibition and related programming concurrently with Love Is a Sensation. \nBlack\, female\, and self-taught\, L.V. Hull represents a long tradition of rural Mississippi artists who work outside the mainstream artworld and who have been historically marginalized\, resulting in an incomplete account of American creativity and art history. Love Is a Sensation will contextualize Hull as an important Mississippi artist who was deeply rooted in community\, but also a creator engaged in the significant global tradition of placemaking. \nLove Is a Sensation will coincide with the Mississippi premiere of a documentary film of the same name by Hull’s friend\, Yaphet Smith\, who is also a core member of the team developing the L.V. Hull Legacy Center. The film offers an affectionate home movie portrait of Hull that complements the exhibition’s presentation of her work. \nL.V. Hull: Love Is a Sensation is presented with support from Teiger Foundation\, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts\, Feild Co-Operative Association\, Mississippi Humanities Council\, Visit Mississippi\, and Visit Jackson.  \nAbout the L.V. Hull Legacy Center\nOpening March 2026\, the L.V. Hull Legacy Center will be a new visual arts campus in Kosciusko that includes L.V. Hull’s preserved home\, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2024. Hull’s home is the first home of a Black female visual artist to be included on the Register at the level of National Significance. Visitors to L.V. Hull: Love is a Sensation are encouraged to visit a corresponding exhibition at the Legacy Center that will focus on Hull’s relationship to place\, as well as the many people who united to support her during her lifetime and to preserve her legacy following her death in 2008. The Legacy Center provides additional opportunities for visitors to learn more about the full spectrum of Hull’s practice\, including her place in the rich cultural history of Kosciusko\, which is the birthplace of both civil rights activist James Meredith and cultural icon Oprah Winfrey. \nAbout the Curators \nRyan N. Dennis is Co-Director and Chief Curator at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH)\, where she has led major projects including Theaster Gates’s acclaimed The Gift and The Renege and the community-focused Rebirth in Action with Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy. Formerly Curator at the Mississippi Museum of Art\, she organized notable exhibitions such as Leonardo Drew: City in the Garden\, Betye Saar: Call & Response\, and the nationally celebrated A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration. She also co-curated the 2021 Texas Biennial and previously served as Curator and Programs Director at Project Row Houses in Houston\, collaborating with over 100 BIPOC artists and launching innovative residency and public art programs. Dennis holds a master’s degree in Arts and Cultural Management from Pratt Institute and is widely published\, lecturing and teaching on contemporary art and community-based practices nationwide. \nAnnalise Flynn is an independent curator and arts administrator based in Sheboygan\, Wis. Her current clients include the Kohler Foundation\, for whom she manages SPACES Archives–Saving and Preserving Arts and Cultural Environments\, the world’s largest repository of archival documentation related to artist-built environments; the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she teaches “Better Homes & Gardens\,” a survey dedicated to artist-built environments; and the Arts Foundation of Kosciusko and the Keysmith Foundation\, with whom she is working oh the preservation of the artist L.V. Hull’s home and legacy. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and a master’s degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in Art History\, Theory\, and Criticism. \nYaphet Smith is a screenwriter\, lawyer\, and documentary filmmaker based in Austin\, Texas. He is dedicated to enriching life through story\, with an emphasis on stories that reflect Black people’s full humanity. He is currently exploring the power of storytelling through the preservation and activation of the legacy of artist L.V. Hull. To this end\, he serves as the liaison with Ms. Hull’s estate\, President of the Keysmith Foundation (the steward of her historic home)\, and Vice President of Curation for the Arts Foundation of Kosciusko\, which is developing the L.V. Hull Legacy Center on Hull’s street. Smith is also the director of the forthcoming documentary\, Love Is a Sensation\, an affectionate one-hour home movie portrait of Hull and her quest to present a cherished work of art to blues legend B.B. King.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/l-v-hull-love-is-a-sensation/
LOCATION:Mississippi Museum of Art\, 380 South Lamar Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201
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SUMMARY:2026 Public Humanities Awards
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the Mississippi Humanities Council honors scholars\, educators\, and organizations who have made significant contributions to the public humanities in Mississippi. Join us at the 2026 Public Humanities Awards on Friday\, March 20\, at 5:30 p.m.\, at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson\, as we recognize this year’s incredible honorees who have made outstanding contributions to promoting and preserving the humanities in our state. \nTickets and Awards Sponsor opportunities may be purchased through the MHC website or by sending a check to the Mississippi Humanities Council\, 3825 Ridgewood Road\, Room 317\, Jackson\, MS 39211.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/2026-public-humanities-awards/
LOCATION:TWO MISSISSIPPI MUSEUMS\, 222 NORTH STREET \, JACKSON\, MS\, United States
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CREATED:20260216T152456Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Katrina’s Klassroom\, 1952 Simpson Hwy 149\, Mendenhall\, 39114\, United States
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SUMMARY:America250 Mississippi - Jim Henson: Idea Man
DESCRIPTION:Now Showing: Jim Henson: Idea Man\n\nDive into the mind of a visionary with a special screening of the acclaimed documentary\, Jim Henson: Idea Man\, in the Alexander Family Church Gallery at 10 am. \nRSVP Here\n  \nJoin us after the film for an interactive workshop with Mississippi artist Jordan West from 1 pm-4 pm. Design and build a puppet straight from your imagination\, concluding with a live performance in our new puppet theater. \nLimited spots available for workshop. Registration required ($25 per puppet). \n\n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/america250-mississippi-jim-henson-idea-man/
LOCATION:The MAX\, 2118 Front St\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The MAX":MAILTO:info@msarts.org
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SUMMARY:A Gathering of Waters: Artist Talk: A Conversation with Addie Citchens & Jerriod Avant
DESCRIPTION:Part of the “A Gathering of Waters: The Power of Place & Pen in Mississippi’s Literary Landscape” Program \nArtist Talk: A Conversation with Addie Citchens & Jerriod Avant \n\nTuesday\, March 24\, 2026\, 2026\n10 a.m. – 1 p.m.\nLocation: Student Center Theatre\n\nTheme: “Something’ About This Place Feels Like Home” \nProgram Description: The Mississippi Delta wetlands meets the Mississippi Appalachian hills in this Artist Talk with Addie Citchens of Clarksdale\, and Jerriod Avant of Longtown. Citchens\, author of Dominion\, and Avant\, author of Muscadine\, will discuss how their particular landscapes inform the writing they do through fiction and poetry: in farmland and fisheries and gravel rock roads\, in deer season and during church revival they describe. The authors\, both graduates of JSU\, will interrogate how the language\, characters\, setting\, and style reflect their respective homeplaces. \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/a-gathering-of-waters-artist-talk-a-conversation-with-addie-citchens-jerriod-avant/
LOCATION:Jackson State University\, 1400 J.R. Lynch Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39217
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T170000
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CREATED:20260122T150342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T184621Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “August Wilson's Fences and On the Ground Island"
DESCRIPTION:Alice Berry will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Rust College titled “August Wilson’s Fences and On the Ground Island.” \nThe lecture will take place on the Rust College campus on March 24\, 2026\, at 3 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-august-wilsons-fences-and-on-the-ground-island/
LOCATION:Rust College\, 150 Rust Ave\, Holly Springs\, MS\, 38635\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T200000
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CREATED:20260302T164500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T194840Z
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SUMMARY:Everlasting Screening - Cleveland
DESCRIPTION:Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers will be screening at Delta State University thanks to a partnership between Mississippi Public Broadcasting\, the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute\, and the Mississippi Humanities Council. This original documentary from MPB explores the profound life\, courage\, and enduring influence of civil rights leader Medgar Wiley Evers.\nThe screening is free and open to the public and will be followed by a panel discussion on Evers’ legacy.\nTuesday\, March 24\, at 6 p.m. – Jobe Hall\, Delta State University\, Cleveland\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/14705/
LOCATION:Delta State University\, 1003 W Sunflower Rd\, Cleveland\, MS\, 38733\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T130000
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CREATED:20260120T220044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T220044Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “For Such a Time as This: How Media is Being Challenged and Changed in the 21st Century”
DESCRIPTION:Erin Pickens Wansley will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Tougaloo College titled “For Such a Time as This: How Media is Being Challenged and Changed in the 21st Century.” \n“For Such a Time as This: How Media is Being Challenged and Changed in the 21st Century” will take a look at how the shift from traditional media to interactive platforms led to the seismic shift in how people view media today.  View\, not only in how people watch or read it\, but the growth of misinformation and distrust in media. \nThe lecture will take place on the Tougaloo College campus on  March 25\, 2026\, at 11 a.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-for-such-a-time-as-this-how-media-is-being-challenged-and-changed-in-the-21st-century/
LOCATION:Tougaloo College\, 500 W County Line Rd\, Tougaloo\, MS\, 39174\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T184421
CREATED:20260120T212620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T173817Z
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SUMMARY:HTA Lecture: “Parenting Styles”
DESCRIPTION:Jackie Mardis\, will present the 2026 Humanities Teacher Award lecture for Copiah-Lincoln Community College titled “Parenting Styles.” \nThe lecture will take place on the Copiah-Lincoln Community College campus on March 25\, 2026\, at 12:20 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/hta-lecture-parenting-styles/
LOCATION:Copiah-Lincoln Community College\, 11 Co Lin Cir\, Natchez\, MS\, 39120-4452\, United States
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