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Mississippi Humanities Council Welcomes Five New Board Members
February 28, 2024
The Mississippi Humanities Council is pleased to announce the election of five new people to its Board of Directors. The new members bring a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives Read More >
MHC Announces First Awards in New Documentary Film Grants Program
February 28, 2024
The Mississippi Humanities Council has approved the first awards in its new documentary film grant program. The new grant program was launched in December 2023 to support documentary filmmaking in Read More >
Building A More Perfect Union” Discussion Series
January 18, 2024
The “SNCC and Grassroots Organizing: Building A More Perfect Union” discussion series seeks to expand knowledge of SNCC’s grassroots community organizing and its relevance to ongoing efforts to build, in Read More >
Photography Exhibit Opens at Melrose
January 18, 2024
In celebration of Black History Month, the compelling photographic exhibition, Critical Places; Sites of American Slave Rebellion, opens Friday, January 26, 2024, at Melrose, one unit of Natchez National Historical Park. Read More >
The Mississippi Freedom Trail to Add Seven New Historical Markers
January 2, 2024
The Mississippi Freedom Trail continues its mission to commemorate the pivotal moments, places, and courageous figures of the state’s civil rights movement by adding to its collection of historical Read More >
Great Stories Club
December 21, 2023
The American Library Association’s Great Stories Club (ALA GSC) offers underserved youth a unique chance to delve into carefully curated theme-related books, engage in thoughtful discussions, and share ideas on Read More >
2024 MHC Public Humanities Awards to Honor Inspiring Work
December 1, 2023
The Mississippi Humanities Council announced the winners of its 2024 Public Humanities Awards, recognizing outstanding work in preserving and sharing Mississippi’s unique history and culture. The ceremony takes place Friday, Read More >
Mississippi Humanities Council Partners w/New Stage Theater to Bring Powerful Play, “Anne & Emmett,” Statewide
December 1, 2023
The Mississippi Humanities Council (MHC) is proud to announce its collaboration with New Stage Theater to bring the impactful play “Anne & Emmett” to schools across the state. This touring Read More >
The Mississippi Freedom Trail to Add Five New Historical Markers
September 25, 2023
The Mississippi Freedom Trail continues its mission to commemorate the pivotal moments, places, and courageous figures of the state’s civil rights movement by adding to its collection of historical landmarks Read More >
NEH Awards Mississippi Humanities $15,663 to Assist Recovery from Tornado Damage
July 19, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 19, 2023) —The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded $15,663 in emergency supplemental funding to NEH’s state affiliate, Mississippi Humanities, to help replace cultural heritage Read More >