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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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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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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:20241106T173000
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T120000
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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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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:20241117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241117T163000
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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:20241126T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241126T190000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Yvonne Lewis Day
DESCRIPTION:The 2024-2025 season is an annual program of the Natchez Historical Society\, consisting of 8 regular monthly presentations by expert speakers on humanities topics pertinent to the history of the Natchez area. Scheduled for November 26\, 2024 is: \nYvonne Lewis Day\, Editor\, Columnist\, Researcher\, and Author: Who Will Sing My Name? The Loss of the Steamboat Monmouth
URL:https://www.mshumanities.org/event/speaker-series-yvonne-lewis-day/
LOCATION:Historic Natchez Foundation\, 108 S. Commerce St.\, Natchez\, MS\, United States
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