After celebrating Juneteenth and our nation’s independence this year, it’s clear that freedom is unique to all of us. Is there any common ground on the meaning of the term? The MHC wants to know, so we are asking the question, “what does freedom mean to you?” in a three-part Ideas on Tap series, we fondly call the “Freedom Tour”. We are taking the program to Natchez, Columbus, and Jackson. We have created a panel for each conversation to address what freedom means through various lenses, like immigration, African Americans, LGBTQ, and women. We encourage our guests to share their perspectives of freedom and how they understand freedom differently. This series of conversations is a part of our More Perfect Union initiative, which seeks to honor the Mississippians that challenged America and this state to provide freedom and justice for all. The first stop of the tour will be in Natchez at the Natchez Brewing Company, July 25th from 5:30-7pm. The second stop will be in Columbus at the Columbus Arts Council, July 26th from 5:30-7pm. The final stop will be in Jackson at the Cultivation Food Hall, August 1st at 5:30-7pm. Each program is free to all and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. For more details contact John Spann, program and outreach officer.
