HumBox, the Mississippi Humanities Council’s newest virtual program, allows communities to come together for relevant, humanities-based conversations in the safety of their own homes. HumBox is a digital resource box curated and compiled by the MHC and scholars that combines educational information, resources, and the opportunity for community-based discussion.
On July 31, the MAX in Meridian will host the HumBox “A Usable Past: Pandemic History in the United States.” Developed by Dr. Amy Forbes (Millsaps College), this HumBox looks at past pandemics like the Spanish Flu and contagious diseases like Polio to understand our historical connection to public health emergencies and what kind of cultural changes we can expect in a post-Covid-19 world. Julian Rankin, director of the Walter Anderson Museum of Art, will host a Zoom HumBox presentation on Pandemic History from his office in Ocean Springs. You can join in-person at the MAX or participate from home via Facebook Live. Participants are invited to pose questions and topics of discussion.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended and can be here.