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SUMMARY:gOD-Talk Sunday Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of gOD-Talk Sunday\, November 17\, at 2 p.m. in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums. \nDirected by Kim Moir\, the one hour and forty-eight minute film explores the lives of seven Black Millennials and explores how intersectionality of faith\, race\, and environment play a role in spirituality in the modern day. Following the film will be a Q&A with producer Teddy Reeves\, Kim Moir\, and Okolo Rasheed\, co-founder and president emerita of the International Museum of Muslim Cultures. \nThis program is co-sponsored by the Mississippi Humanities Council\, Mississippi Department of Archives and History\, the Mississippi Film Office and the Mississippi Film Society. Watch Trailer
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/god-talk-sunday-screening/
LOCATION:TWO MISSISSIPPI MUSEUMS\, 222 NORTH STREET \, JACKSON\, MS\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T173000
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SUMMARY:The Jazzman: Preservation Hall Portraits in Black and White Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:The Lincoln County Public Library is hosting a exhibition\, The Jazzman: Preservation Hall Portraits in Black and White\, featuring the photography of Mississippian Bob Coke. Known for capturing the essence of New Orleans jazz culture\, Coke’s images offer an intimate glimpse into the lives of legendary jazz musicians at Preservation Hall. \nExhibition opening and reception is November 14\, 2024\, at 5:30 p.m.\, where curator David Kunian from the New Orleans Jazz Museum will give historical context to these captivating works. Enjoy a special musical performance by saxophonist Dr. Jessie Primer\, chair of Humanities and Performing Arts at Tougaloo College. \nThis event is made possible by generous support in part through grant funding from the Mississippi Humanities Council with funding from the NEH. \nWhere: Lincoln County Public Library\nWhen: November 14\, 2024\, at 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/the-jazzman-preservation-hall-portraits-in-black-and-white-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Lincoln County Public Library\, 100 S Jackson St\, Brookhaven\, MS\, 39601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T130000
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SUMMARY:History is Lunch "Black Quilters in the American South"
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Department of Archives and History’s (MDAH) History Is Lunch (HIL) lecture series has delved into Mississippi’s history\, providing a platform for dynamic presentations by esteemed scholars\, experts\, authors\, and thought leaders from both local and national spheres. \nIn the upcoming fall programming\, HIL will prioritize lecture series that reflect the cultural heritage of Black communities. To kick off this series on November 13\, 2024\, MDAH welcomes Dr. Sharbreon Plummer\, who will be in Jackson presenting an exhibition\, “Of Salt and Spirit\,” at the Mississippi Museum of Art (MMA) in the fall. The exhibit is based on MMA’s recently expanded Southern quilt holdings. Dr. Plummer\, a textile scholar\, artist\, and creative strategist\, is the co-director of programs at Threewalls\, a Black-led nonprofit organization in Chicago. Her lecture will spotlight the remarkable work and story of Hystercine Rankin\, a native of Jefferson County\, MS\, who created forty-six quilts throughout her lifetime. \nRankin’s father\, a sharecropper\, lost his life during the Jim Crow era when he was fatally shot by a white man on the highway\, with the perpetrator never held accountable. Notable among her creations are memory quilts depicting her father’s murder and his funeral\, serving as poignant reminders of the injustice African Americans encountered in Mississippi. Dr. Plummer will examine how Rankin’s quilts reflect the physical aspects of enslavement and the enduring cultural heritage and resilience of Black communities in the face of adversity. \n  \nWednesday\, November 13\, 2024\nHistory is Lunch lecture series\nFeaturing: Dr. Sharbreon Plummer\nTwo Mississippi Museums\nCraig H. Neilsen Auditorium\n12-1pm
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/history-is-lunch-black-quilters-in-the-american-south/
LOCATION:TWO MISSISSIPPI MUSEUMS\, 222 NORTH STREET \, JACKSON\, MS\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T170000
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker Unveiling
DESCRIPTION:The city of Natchez\, MS\, has announced its second marker on the Mississippi Freedom Trail\, located at Donnan’s Barbershop\, the birthplace of the Deacons for Defense and Justice in Natchez in the 1960s. \nThe Deacons for Defense and Justice was first organized in 1964 in Jonesboro\, LA\, in response to increasing violence against civil rights activists and the lack of protection for Black communities. The Deacons aimed to provide armed protection for civil rights workers and the Black community against the Ku Klux Klan and other White supremacy groups. The Natchez Deacons organized in September 1965. \n\nA ceremony will be held during the NAACP Mississippi State Convention on November 9\, 2024\, at the Zion Chapel A.M.E Church\, located at 228 North Dr. M.L. King Jr. St.\, followed by the marker unveiling at 319 North Dr. M.L. King Jr. St.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/mississippi-freedom-trail-marker-unveiling-4/
LOCATION:Zion Chapel A.M.E Church\, 319 North Dr. M.L. King Jr. St.\, Natchez\, MS\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker Unveiling
DESCRIPTION:On the morning of November 9\, a Mississippi Freedom Trail markers will be unveiled honoring Victoria Gray Adams – Honoring her legacy as a Civil Rights leader and one of the founding members of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party\, at Palmer’s Crossing outside of Hattiesburg.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/mississippi-freedom-trail-marker-unveiling-3/
LOCATION:Palmer’s Crossing\, Hattiesburg\, MS\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T130000
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker Unveiling
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Humanities Council\, in partnership with the Visit Mississippi\, will unveil a Freedom Trail marker November 8th at the old courthouse at 12pm in Canton to honor the extraordinary work of Flonzie Brown Wright\, the first African American female elected to public office in Mississippi during the 20th century. \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/mississippi-freedom-trail-marker-unveiling-2/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T140000
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: “Parallels of Southern Storytelling and Folktales from Around the World”
DESCRIPTION:Diane Williams uses the art of storytelling to uncover folktales from the south\, oral history from Mississippi\, often paralleling these story motifs with folktales from around the world. \nWilliams is a neo-griot\, along the lines of the story­tellers from times gone by when oral historians were crucial to maintaining black folks’ history because book publishers didn’t believe the history worth chronicling. Williams is also a quilter\, an artistry befitting for a woman known for paying homage to the past. Williams uses silk yarns\, beads\, stones and vibrant colors to make traditional quilts with Motherland inspiration to tell stories of strength\, resilience and hope.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-parallels-of-southern-storytelling-and-folktales-from-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Alcorn State University\, 1000 ASU Drive\, Lorman\, MS\, 39096
ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest MS Center for Culture and Learning":MAILTO:tbusby@alcorn. edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220843
CREATED:20241014T160532Z
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SUMMARY:Lexington Historic Churches Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, Nov 7\, for an engaging tour of Lexington’s historic churches\, featuring St. Paul’s Church of God in Christ\, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and First Presbyterian Church. Enjoy fascinating architectural and historical insights and special music.FREE admission\, thanks to the generous support of the MS Humanities Council\, MS Dept Archives & History\, BankPlus and Friends of Lexington Preservation.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/lexington-historic-churches-tour/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Church of God in Christ\, 17214 Highway 17\, Lexington\, MS\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Lexington Preservation":MAILTO:lexingtonpreservation@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T110000
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: Prehistoric Native American Stone Tools
DESCRIPTION:Program about how prehistoric Native Americans made and used stone tools. Includes “hands on” artifact display with audience participation encouraged. \nMr. William Arinder has studied Early American and Native American cultures for nearly 50 years\, assembling a sizeable collection of artifacts which he uses to lead 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/
LOCATION:Hatley Elementary School\, 60286 Hatley RD\, Amory\, MS\, 38821-7215
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220843
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T161755Z
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SUMMARY:PRAGDA Spanish Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The PRAGDA Spanish Film Festival promotes Spanish language and culture by curating a series of films\, offering a platform for educational and societal enrichment. \nThis event comprises the presentation of five films that typically extend beyond traditional cinema or streaming platforms\, delving into themes that intricately intertwine personal and political dimensions. Each session includes the screening of curated cinematic pieces followed by a subsequent Q&A segment to foster engaging discussions exploring language variations\, socio-cultural and political nuances. \nThe film series will consist of five screenings\, each accompanied by discussions led by humanities experts. The events will take place at JSC Theater 2200 (Meeting Room)\, at Jackson State University\, on the following dates: \nEverybody Leaves (Todos se van)\nDate: Wednesday\, September 11\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. \nThe Awakening of the Ants (El despertar de las hormigas)\nDate: Wednesday\, September 25\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. \n100 Ways to Cross the Border (Note: This date may be changed)\nDate: Wednesday\, October 9\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. \nDrowning Letters (Cartas mojadas)\nDate: Wednesday\, October 23\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. \nNudo Mixteco\nDate: Wednesday\, November 6\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/pragda-spanish-film-festival-5/
LOCATION:Jackson State University\, 1400 J.R. Lynch Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39217
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220843
CREATED:20241031T151408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T152632Z
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SUMMARY:Great Stories Club
DESCRIPTION:In November\, Briarwood Arts Center will host a Great Stories Club\, a literary-outreach program created by the American Library Association that provides youth with the opportunity to read\, reflect\, and share ideas on themes that resonate with them. \nBriarwood Arts Center will begin their Great Stories Club\, led by Tonja Murphy of the Mississippi Book Festival\, Tuesday\, November 5th at 5:30 at BAC. \nIf you are interested in hosting a Great Stories Club\, please contact program officer Katie Molpus at kmolpus@mhc.state.ms.us
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/great-stories-club/
LOCATION:Briarwood Arts Center\, 614 Briarwood Dr\,\, Jackson\, MS\, 39211\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220843
CREATED:20240920T141858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T161756Z
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SUMMARY:Where Two or Three Are Gathered: Reconsidering Community & Conversation with Will D. Campbell
DESCRIPTION:The lecture\, “Where Two or Three Are Gathered: Reconsidering Community and Conversation with Will D. Campbell\,” presented by Brett Harris\, will examine the recurring theme of community and the need for conversation through the life and writings of Will D. Campbell.  \nHarris\, a Baptist minister and the host of the podcast God Knows Where\, draws parallels with Campbell’s work. Having taught classes focusing on Campbell\, he introduced students to Campbell’s legacy through the collection of his papers housed in Special Collections.  \nThe lecture will take place Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Gonzales Auditorium at the USM Liberal Arts Building\, followed by an exhibit opening and reception at McCain Library and Archives. \nThe exhibit “A Celebration of Will D. Campbell: Preacher\, Activist\, and Writer” features the materials held in the Will D. Campbell papers. The exhibit highlights his efforts during the Civil Rights movement including his work with Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference\, manuscripts of his writings\, and the many stories told through his papers.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/where-two-or-three-are-gathered-reconsidering-community-conversation-with-will-d-campbell/
LOCATION:USM Liberal Arts Building\, 114 N. 31st Ave.\, Hattiesburg\, MS\, 39401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220843
CREATED:20241004T135729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T163558Z
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker Unveiling
DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Humanities Council\, in partnership with the Visit Mississippi\, is proud to announce a series of Freedom Trail marker unveilings commemorating pivotal figures and moments in the Civil Rights Movement. These unveilings will honor the courage and dedication of local leaders and activists whose actions helped shape the fight for freedom and justice. \nFour Mississippi Freedom Trail markers will be unveiled in McComb\, 10 am November 2nd\, at Palace Theatre 111 Main St\, McComb\, MS 39648. \nThe markers will recognize: \nAylene Quin – Civil rights activist and advocate for education and voter rights. \nThe Infamous McComb Bombings – A series of violent bombings targeting civil rights workers and supporters. \nBurgland Grocery Store & Masonic Temple – Key locations for community organizing and civil rights meetings. \nThe Burgland School Protest – A student-led protest against segregation and inequality in education. \nFollowing the unveilings\, a reception will be held at the Palace Theatre in McComb. Community members and attendees are invited.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/mississippi-freedom-trail-marker-unveiling/
LOCATION:Palace Theatre\, 111 Main St\, McComb\, MS\, 39648\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220843
CREATED:20241004T153441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T194350Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: “Mississippi Telling”
DESCRIPTION:Rebecca Jernigan 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 storyteller 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. \n“Mississippi Telling” will be presented Oct 26\, 2024 at the O.B. McClinton Foundation in Senatobia\, MS
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-mississippi-telling-7/
LOCATION:O.B. McClinton Foundation grounds\, 2106 Gravel Springs Rd.\, Senatobia\, MS\, 38668
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241026
DTSTAMP:20260408T220843
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T144738Z
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SUMMARY:The Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister Symposium
DESCRIPTION:“Shaping the Cultural Environment…a Window on the World”: The Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister Symposium \nThe Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister House Foundation Board is hosting a public symposium on October 24–25\, 2024\, honoring the life and legacy of educator Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister (1899-1996). Hosted at Hinds Community College in Vicksburg\, this symposium celebrates her commitment to “the life of the mind” and excellence within and beyond the college classroom. It displays the brilliance of Dr. McAllister’s pedagogical approaches in cultivating critical thinking\, intellectual curiosity\, and academic excellence among her students. The two-day event also provides an informative and insightful overview of her life and work in higher education through keynote addresses and panels featuring scholars of education\, schoolteachers\, and her former students. Overall\, the symposium captures the essence of Dr. McAllister as displayed in the documentary’s title\, which honors her legacy—My Mind to Me a Kingdom Is (2023). \nThe symposium\, “Shaping the Cultural Environment: A Window on the World\,” begins on October 24\, 2024\, on what would have been her 125th birthday. It will examine the cultural impact of Dr. McAllister’s scholarly contributions\, emphasizing her role in advancing the intellectual discourse on Black education and the broader implications of her work within academic and cultural spheres. The scholarly participants for the symposium will include scholars of Black education\, teachers\, and her former students\, who will deliver keynote addresses and participate in panel sessions about her ideas and perspectives on Black education. They will explore how Dr. McAllister’s intellectual legacy continues to shape contemporary educational practices and philosophies\, highlighting strategies for preserving and advancing her vision of academic excellence and social justice. The impact of her pioneering work continues today in “challenging minds and changing lives.”
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/the-dr-jane-ellen-mcallister-symposium/
LOCATION:Hinds Community College-Vicksburg\, 755 MS-27\, Vicksburg\, MS\, 39180\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Jane Ellen McAllister House Foundation":MAILTO:leo.turnipseed@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220843
CREATED:20240730T161320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T161320Z
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SUMMARY:PRAGDA Spanish Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The PRAGDA Spanish Film Festival promotes Spanish language and culture by curating a series of films\, offering a platform for educational and societal enrichment. \nThis event comprises the presentation of five films that typically extend beyond traditional cinema or streaming platforms\, delving into themes that intricately intertwine personal and political dimensions. Each session includes the screening of curated cinematic pieces followed by a subsequent Q&A segment to foster engaging discussions exploring language variations\, socio-cultural and political nuances. \nThe film series will consist of five screenings\, each accompanied by discussions led by humanities experts. The events will take place at JSC Theater 2200 (Meeting Room)\, at Jackson State University\, on the following dates: \nEverybody Leaves (Todos se van)\nDate: Wednesday\, September 11\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. \nThe Awakening of the Ants (El despertar de las hormigas)\nDate: Wednesday\, September 25\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. \n100 Ways to Cross the Border (Note: This date may be changed)\nDate: Wednesday\, October 9\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. \nDrowning Letters (Cartas mojadas)\nDate: Wednesday\, October 23\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. \nNudo Mixteco\nDate: Wednesday\, November 6\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/pragda-spanish-film-festival-4/
LOCATION:Jackson State University\, 1400 J.R. Lynch Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39217
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220843
CREATED:20240920T141553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T215852Z
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SUMMARY:"Brother to a Dragonfly" book discussion
DESCRIPTION:This project celebrates the life and work of Mississippi author and preacher Will D. Campbell in a celebration of his 100th birthday.  \nIn Brother to a Dragonfly\, Campbell writes about his life growing up poor in Amite County\, Mississippi\, during the 1930s alongside his older brother. The book serves as a historical account of Campbell’s life with his brother\, his tenure as a Baptist preacher\, and his involvement in the later stages of the Civil Rights movement.  \nThe book discussion is scheduled for Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. in Cook Library\, room 209A.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/brother-to-a-dragonfly-book-discussion/
LOCATION:University of Southern Mississippi\, Hattiesburg \, MS - Mississippi\, 39406
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220843
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SUMMARY:The Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi
DESCRIPTION:This talk traces the roots of the modern civil rights movement to World War II\, a movement that began long before the Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954 and lasted long after Dr. King’s assassination in Memphis in 1968\, a movement that in many ways never ended. Specifically\, Dr. Luckett discusses the major people and events of the modern civil rights movement in Mississippi like Emmett Till; Medgar and Myrlie Evers; Ross Barnett; the Citizens’ Council and the Sovereignty Commission; the Freedom Rides; James Meredith and the 1962 integration of Ole Miss; the 1963 Woolworth’s sit-in; leading civil rights organizations like the Council of Federal Organizations\, the Congress of Racial Equality\, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee\, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference\, and the NAACP; 1964 Freedom Summer; Fannie Lou Hamer; the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party; Anne Moody and Coming of Age in Mississippi; the Meredith March against Fear; and many other topics in the field. \n  \nPanelist: Dr. Robert Luckett\, Associate Professor\, Department of History and\nDirector\, Margaret Walker Center\, Jackson State University.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/the-civil-rights-movement-in-mississippi/
LOCATION:Hinds Community College – Raymond Campus\, 501 East Main Street\, Raymond\, 39154\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T170000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Bureau: Robert Johnson at the Crossroads
DESCRIPTION:In colorful costume\, storytellers Rebecca Jernigan and Wendy Garrison retell the tale of legendary bluesman Robert Johnson. With music\, drama and sign language\, they recount his fateful encounter with the Prince of Darkness at the crossroads in the Delta. In educational venues they stress that the audience is integral to any live performance. They discuss the historical person Robert Johnson\, and they share the role of the blues as an indigenous musical genre that grew out of the challenges of life in the Mississippi delta.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speaker-bureau-robert-johnson-at-the-crossroads/
LOCATION:The Magnolia Coffee Company\, 428 N Main St\, Water Valley\, MS\, 38965
ORGANIZER;CN="Water Valley Main Street Association":MAILTO:msslideguitar@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220844
CREATED:20240912T160707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T163313Z
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SUMMARY:The Harvest Screening
DESCRIPTION:The Harvest Film Screening \nJoin us for a screening of The Harvest\, a captivating film that tells the story of how school integration transformed the town of Leland\, Mississippi. \nDate: October 17\, 2024 \nTime: 7:00pm Film Screening Begins \nPanel Discussion following the film \n\nIn The Harvest\, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Douglas A. Blackmon looks back at how school integration transformed his hometown of Leland\, Mississippi. After the 1954 Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional\, little more than token efforts were made to desegregate Southern schools. That changed dramatically on October 29\, 1969\, when the high court ordered that Mississippi schools to fully — and immediately — desegregate. As a result\, a group of children\, including six-year-old Blackmon\, became part of the first class of Black and white children who would attend all 12 grades together in Leland. \nSet against vast historic and demographic changes unfolding across America\, The Harvest follows a coalition of Black and white citizens working to create racially integrated public schools in a cotton town in the middle of the Mississippi Delta\, the most rigidly segregated area in America. It tells the extraordinary story of how that first class became possible\, then traces the lives of Blackmon and his classmates\, teachers and parents from the first day through high school graduation in 1982. It is a riveting portrait of how those children’s lives were transformed and how the town — and America — were changed. But as the film follows the lives of those children into the present\, it is also a portrait of what our society has lost in its failure to finish the work begun a generation ago.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/the-harvest-screening/
LOCATION:University of Mississippi\, P.O. Box 1848\, University\, MS\, 38677\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220844
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SUMMARY:MS Delta Tennessee Williams Festival
DESCRIPTION:Established in 1993 with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts\, the MS Delta Tennessee Williams Festival will celebrate its 32nd year highlighting the life and works of the great American playwright\, Tennessee Williams\, while focusing on his roots in the Mississippi Delta and how Clarksdale and Coahoma County influenced him and his work over the years.\n\nThis 3-day literary festival has become a jewel in our Delta community. For the 2024 festival\, we plan to focus on the “apprentice” play Spring Storm. Williams wrote this play\, set in the fictional town of Port Tyler\, Mississippi\, in 1937-1938 while finishing his undergraduate degree in the theater department at the University of Iowa. The play is about the unrequited love of four young people in a small Delta town near the Mississippi River which closely resembles Clarksdale—the play features local landmarks in Coahoma County such as Moon Lake\, Friar’s Point\, the Carnegie Public Library and St. George’s Episcopal Church. It is filled with character types and story elements that Williams would develop in several of his later plays.\nWe have invited seven scholars to offer presentations and participate throughout the festival.\n\nThe festival will also feature a performance of Spring Storm by the Tennessee Williams Theater Company of New Orleans\, directed by Salvatore Mannino. You can see the schedule below that shows all of the public programming that we are planning thus far. It’s going to be another great festival!\n\n\nThursday\, October 17\, 2024\nOverview:  Art Exhibit & Opening Lunch at the Cutrer Mansion — Tour of Clarksdale highlighting Tennessee Williams sites — Delta Dinner Party at the Moon Lake Casino\n\n11:00 AM Opening Lunch at the Cutrer Mansion | Well\, We All Have to Paint Our Nudes!\nUnveiling of original artwork by celebrated New Orleans artist\, George Dureau (1930 – 2014) to be donated to the Cutrer Mansion by Erma Duricko in honor of Dr. Kenneth Holditch (1933 – 2022); View Tennessee Williams Artwork Exhibited at the Cutrer Mansion in partnership with Rhodes College and hear art presentations by students from Rhodes College\n\n1:00 PM Tennessee Williams Rectory Museum and St. George’s Episcopal Church open for tours\n\n2:30 PM Tennessee Williams in Clarksdale Tour | Developed by Karen Kohlhaas of the Tennessee Williams Rectory Museum\nThis unique and exciting tour (on bus and by personal car) lasts approximately two hours and includes locations in Clarksdale and Coahoma County that are featured in the plays of Tennessee Williams. Along the way\, actors and other participants will read and perform monologues and scenes set in some of the locations. Several locations are settings in our featured play\, Spring Storm.\n\nWe will begin at the Tennessee Williams Rectory Museum\, in the former rectory of St. George’s Episcopal church\, where Williams lived with his grandparents.\nThe rectory itself is a setting in Williams’ plays\, SUMMER AND SMOKE\, and THE ECCENTRICITIES OF A NIGHTINGALE.\nAdditional tour locations include:\n• The Cutrer Mansion a.k.a. Belvoir (A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE)\n• Mercantile Store (Collective Seed and Supply) (ORPHEUS DESCENDING)\n• Carnegie Public Library (SPRING STORM)\n• Grange Cemetery: Cutrer graves (STREETCAR\, THE GLASS MENAGERIE\, ORPHEUS DESCENDING); Angel Statue (SUMMER AND SMOKE); Mrs. Wingfield’s grave (THE GLASS MENAGERIE); as well as character names from other Clarksdale residents such as Gilliam\, Baugh\, Anderson\n• The former Wingfield home (THE GLASS MENAGERIE)\n• Clarksdale’s Historic District including houses Williams played in as a child (Phil Clark’s house\, Gilliam’s house\, Baby Doll and Eddie Peacock’s House)\n• The Paramount Theater (formerly the New Marion) where Williams first went to the movies with his grandfather—in his plays and stories he calls it the Delta Brilliant (ORPHEUS DESCENDING)\n• The Riverside Hotel\, site of the death of Blues legend Bessie Smith (ORPHEUS DESCENDING)\n• Along the way\, pointing out local Blues and other history: locations such as the New World where ‘The Father of the Blues’\, W.C. Handy\, lived and played (Williams mentions him in short stories) Also\, the depot where Charlie Chaplin spoke during WWI\, and where Williams left for St. Louis and Muddy Waters left for Chicago. And\, the site of the former theater where Sarah Bernhardt performed twice in Clarksdale\, including the same month that Williams’ grandfather first began services at St. George’s.\n• The former freight yards in front of what is now the Delta Blues Museum\, where the character Hertha commits suicide (SPRING STORM)\n• Friar’s Point by the Mississippi River (THE LAST OF MY SOLID GOLD WATCHES\, SPRING STORM)\n• Moon Lake (All of the Delta Plays)\n\n5:00 PM Dinner & Dancing at the Moon Lake Casino | Uncle Henry’s Place\, 5860 Moon Lake Road\, Dundee\, MS 38626\n\nFriday\, October 18\, 2024\nOverview: Scholar Talks all day — At Coahoma Community College (9 am to 12 noon) Then at Carnegie Public Library in downtown Clarksdale (1:30 PM to 5:30 PM)\n\n9:15 AM Presentation I Tennessee Williams 101  By Augustin Correro (confirmed)\n\n10:15 AM Presentation I History and Analysis of the play\, Spring Storm By Thomas Keith (invited\, depends on his schedule in the fall)\n\n11:15 AM In Conversation with actors\, Terrance Howard and Debbie Allen (Connecting) — Interviewed by Ralph Eubanks (confirmed)\n\n2:00 PM Presentation I The Writing of Spring Storm By Karen Kohlhaas (confirmed)\n\n3:00 PM Performance I Site Specific Scene from Spring Storm\nThe Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans\n\n4:00 PM Book Talk I Searching for My Father\, His First Wife\, and Tennessee Williams Presented by author Melanie McCabe (confirmed)\n\n6:00 PM In Conversation with actor\, Austin Pendleton (confirmed)\nInterviewed by Karen KohlhaasHome of Eva Connell\, Ridge Road\, Clarksdale\n\n\nSaturday\, October 19\, 2024\nOverview: Student Drama Competition and Porch Plays\n\n\n9:00 AM Student Drama Competition | Produced by StoryWorks — Sponsored by Coahoma Community College\n• A festival favorite\, the Student Drama Competition highlights students from around the region who will perform monologues\, scenes and Stella calls competing for the opportunity to win trophies and $2\,500 in award money for their school programs.\n\n\n1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Woman’s Club & Tennessee Williams Rectory Museum Open to Visitors\n\n\n2:30 pm Organ Concert at St. George’s Church with the Rev. Charlie Deaton\n\n\n3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Porch Plays in the Historic District\n\n• 415 Court Street | 3:00 pm\n\n• 203 Court Street | 3:30 pm\n\n• 235 Clark Street | 4:00 pm\n\n• 41 John Street    | 4:00 pm  Spring Storm  Presented by The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans\n\n6:00 PM After-Party – Possibly the Porch of the Clark House or the front lawn of the Cutrer Mansion
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/ms-delta-tennessee-williams-festival/
LOCATION:Coahoma Community College\, 3240 Friars Point Road\, Clarksdale\, MS\, 38614\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220844
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Humanities Council Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MHC bi annual board meeting will be held at the Mississippi Museum of Art and will feature a tour of Nuestro Mississippi headed IAJE’s Lorena Quiroz.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/mississippi-humanities-council-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Mississippi Museum of Art\, 380 South Lamar Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241013T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220844
CREATED:20240924T212105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T212423Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Screening: Little Brother of War
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of Little Brother of War at 2 p.m. on Sunday\, October 13\, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums. \nDirected by Bryan W. Carpenter\, the 89-minute film focuses on the Native American game stickball and the struggle by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians to keep traditions alive in the modern day. \nThis screening is part of the ongoing Sunday Screenings at the Two Mississippi Museums and is followed by a Q&A session.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/sunday-screening-little-brother-of-war/
LOCATION:TWO MISSISSIPPI MUSEUMS\, 222 NORTH STREET \, JACKSON\, MS\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220844
CREATED:20240919T220930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T143606Z
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Archaeology Expo
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate MS Archaeology Month! \nJoin the MS Archaeology Association for this hands-on event at MDWFP’s Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson designed for school-aged children and adults. \nEnjoy:\n• Artifact Identification and Displays\n• Atlatl Demonstrations (Spear throwing)\n• Prehistoric Technology Stations\n• Crafts\n• Food Trucks\n• Museum exhibits & “Dinosaurs Around the World” Exhibit\, and more! \n  \nThe Expo is the Mississippi Archaeological Association’s annual free\, family-friendly event that celebrates Mississippi Archaeology Month and helps to educate the public on archaeology and American Indian cultural heritage in Mississippi. In addition to meeting Choctaw representatives and seeing lifeway displays\, visitors will enjoy artifact identification and displays\, atlatl demonstrations (spear throwing)\, prehistoric technology stations\, crafts\, and expert lectures at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. featuring Mississippi’s Ice Age megafauna and the American southeast at the end of the Ice Age. Visitors will meet representatives from the US Forest Service\, the Bureau of Land Management\, the Archaeological Conservancy\, and the National Park Service. Food trucks will also be on-site\, not included with Expo admission. \nThis program is financially assisted by the National Endowment for the Humanities through the Mississippi Humanities Council. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the Mississippi Humanities Council or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/mississippi-archaeology-expo/
LOCATION:Museum of Natural Science\, 2148 Riverside Dr.\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mississippi Archaeology Association":MAILTO:mississippiarchaeology@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220844
CREATED:20240729T205342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T205342Z
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SUMMARY:30 Years of Resilience: Recovering Thee History of the School of Social
DESCRIPTION:’30 Years of Resilience: Recovering Thee History of the School of Social ‘ aims to preserve and document the milestones\, achievements\, and challenges of the School of Social Work at Jackson State University (JSU). Through the collection of oral histories\, archived documents\, and art\, this project seeks to highlight the resilience and history of individuals who have shaped communities and inspired positive change. This documents the School of Social Work’s role in fostering accessibility and equity in higher education through social work across the State of Mississippi to ensure its history is accessible for future research and reflection. Through this event\, audiences will have the opportunity to explore the historical significance and economic impact of HBCUs on various communities in Mississippi. Audiences will also be able to understand the successes and challenges experienced by HBCUs and bridge Mississippi HBCUs’ involvement in the 1975 Ayers v. Fordice class-action lawsuit. \nThis event includes a short program\, oral history\, a panel discussion with a moderator\, and a Q&A session. The panel consist of three panelists exploring the evolution\, impact\, and challenges faced by The School of Social Work over the past three decades\, highlighting its contributions to social justice\, community welfare\, and education. There will also be an unveiling of a mural in the School of Social Work-Master of Social Work Program that will honor the school’s legacy and achievements. A small reception with light refreshments will be held to provide an opportunity for networking\, socializing\, and further discussion. \nThis event will be held on Thursday\, October 10\, 2024\, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. The program will be held in the auditorium of Mississippi Public Broadcasting located at 3825 Ridgewood Road\, Jackson\, MS\, 39211. The outline of the program is as follows: \n2:00-2:15-Opening Remarks/Welcome/Introduction to the Theme\n2:15-2:30-Historical Reflection\n2:15-2:45-Panel Discussion\n2:45-3:15-Documenting the Journey/Oral History\n3:15-3:45-Community Engagement/Q&A w/Moderator\n3:45-4:00-Closing Remarks\n4:00-5:00-Mural Unveiling and Networking Reception
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/30-years-of-resilience-recovering-thee-history-of-the-school-of-social/
LOCATION:Mississippi Public Broadcasting\, 3825 Ridgewood Road\, Jackson\, MS\, 39211
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220844
CREATED:20240730T161213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T161213Z
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SUMMARY:PRAGDA Spanish Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The PRAGDA Spanish Film Festival promotes Spanish language and culture by curating a series of films\, offering a platform for educational and societal enrichment. \nThis event comprises the presentation of five films that typically extend beyond traditional cinema or streaming platforms\, delving into themes that intricately intertwine personal and political dimensions. Each session includes the screening of curated cinematic pieces followed by a subsequent Q&A segment to foster engaging discussions exploring language variations\, socio-cultural and political nuances. \nThe film series will consist of five screenings\, each accompanied by discussions led by humanities experts. The events will take place at JSC Theater 2200 (Meeting Room)\, at Jackson State University\, on the following dates: \nEverybody Leaves (Todos se van)\nDate: Wednesday\, September 11\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. \nThe Awakening of the Ants (El despertar de las hormigas)\nDate: Wednesday\, September 25\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. \n100 Ways to Cross the Border (Note: This date may be changed)\nDate: Wednesday\, October 9\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. \nDrowning Letters (Cartas mojadas)\nDate: Wednesday\, October 23\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. \nNudo Mixteco\nDate: Wednesday\, November 6\, 2024\nTime: 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/pragda-spanish-film-festival-3/
LOCATION:Jackson State University\, 1400 J.R. Lynch Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39217
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220844
CREATED:20241004T150820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T150820Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: The Mississippi Civil Rights Movement in Contemporary Times
DESCRIPTION:Flonzie Brown Wright will give a talk “The Mississippi Civil Rights Movement in Contemporary Times”  at the McLendon Library at Hinds Community College in Raymond at 2pm. \nFlonzie Brown Wright has been involved in the Civil Rights Movement since 1963. Her presentation examines the role of youths in the movement\, the importance of women in the struggle\, the impact of slavery and lessons learned and the impact today of obtaining the right to vote. Ms. Wright recaps the Civil Rights Movement and the lessons learned\, and examines current strategies for achieving more community involvement\, participation and proactive involvement. She stresses the importance of continued voter registration and education\, chronicling and preserving our history\, getting out the vote and increasing community awareness\, interest and involvement.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-the-mississippi-civil-rights-movement-in-contemporary-times/
LOCATION:Hinds Community College – Raymond Campus\, 501 East Main Street\, Raymond\, 39154\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220844
CREATED:20240925T214913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T144808Z
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SUMMARY:Food\, Culture\, + Climate
DESCRIPTION:“A reclamation and reflection on food systems\, climate resilience\, community economies\, and foodways on the MS Gulf Coast.” \nJoin us at Bonfire Restaurant for a unique event exploring the intersection of food\, culture\, and climate. Indulge in delicious dishes while learning about sustainable practices and their impact on our environment. Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about preserving our planet through culinary experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the delicious world of sustainability! \nPanelist for the event include: Dr. Mary Coleman\, Umi Mills\, Ya-Sin Shabazz\, Dr. Deanne Stephens \n 
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/food-culture-climate/
LOCATION:Bonfire Restaurant\, 2079 E Pass Rd Suite A\, Gulfport\, MS\, 39507
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220844
CREATED:20240729T202456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T202456Z
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SUMMARY:Speakers Bureau: All Things Mississippi: The Beautiful Landscapes and the Great Strength of the People
DESCRIPTION:Anne McKee is recognized statewide as a passionate teacher of Mississippi history. Through the art of storytelling\, Anne McKee uplifts the accomplishments of famous Mississippians and shares explores the history of a land and a people like no other. Native to the state\, McKee’s love and support for Mississippi began in childhood as she sat at the knees of relatives to learn the Mississippi story—a story for her that is always new and fresh. She dresses in costumes representing the time period of the stories featured on the day of her programs\, and at times\, if the audience is willing\, involves attendees in her stories.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speakers-bureau-all-things-mississippi-the-beautiful-landscapes-and-the-great-strength-of-the-people/
LOCATION:Alcorn State University\, 1000 ASU Drive\, Lorman\, MS\, 39096
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T220844
CREATED:20240920T142717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T142929Z
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SUMMARY:60th Anniversary of Freedom Summer
DESCRIPTION:During the events to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer\, the first panel will include Jackson State University Professor of Political Science\, Dr. Leslie-Burl McLemore\, who was also a MFDP delegate to Atlantic City in 1964; University of Tennessee Chattanooga Professor of Political Science\, Dr. Michelle Donaldson Deardorff; Southwest Minnesota State University Professor of History\, Dr. Jeffrey Kolnick; Ohio State University Professor of History\, Dr. Tiyi Morris; and Tougaloo College Professor of History and Vice President of Academic Affairs\, Dr. Daphne Chamberlain. The panel will chart the centrality of the MFDP in the planning and formation of Freedom Summer\, set out how the Summer Project played a catalytic and defining role in the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act\, then reflect on the impact of the Voting Rights Act on Mississippi and US politics\, and conclude by looking at the retreat from voting rights expansion after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Shelby v. Holder decision (2013). \nThe second panel will be made up of civil rights veterans including Dr. Leslie-Burl McLemore\, Dr. Joyce Ladner\, Rims Barber\, MacArthur Cotton\, Euvester Simpson\, Charles McLaurin\, and Jacqueline Byrd Martin. They are all native Mississippians who participated as staff members and volunteers for Freedom Summer\, and they all played key roles in supporting the MFDP. They will tell their own stories as part of an ongoing conversation with the earlier panel of scholars. Nothing is more important than hearing the voices of those who made history\, and\, as we commemorate the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer\, those voices are becoming fewer and fewer. The panel will be moderated by Jackson State University Professor of History and Director of the Margaret Walker Center and COFO Center\, Dr. Robert Luckett. \nA luncheon and reception will be held in honor of these veterans\, and they will be officially recognized for their contributions. \nSchedule:Panel 1 – 11:00 amFree boxed lunch – 12:30 pmPanel 2 – 2:00 pmReception and Presentations – 4:00 pmThe entire event is free and open to the public at the COFO Civil Rights Education Center. If you can’t make it in person\, the event will be live-streamed on JSU’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/jsutv \nThis program is sponsored by: Mississippi Humanities Council as well as the Division of Research and Economic Development and the Institute for Social Justice & Race Relations at Jackson State University.
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/60th-anniversary-of-freedom-summer-2/
LOCATION:COFO Building\, 1017 J.R. Lynch St.\, Jackson\, MS 
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