Ideas on Tap Jackson: The Future of Public Education in Mississippi

Hal & Mal's 200 Commerce Street, Jackson, MS, United States

On April 23, join the Mississippi Humanities Council and the Phil Hardin Foundation in Jackson for the first in a special two-part Ideas on Tap series on public education in […]

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The Struggle Continues: Equity in Education

Hancock Performing Arts Center 7140 Stennis Airport Rd, Kiln, MS, United States

"The Struggle Continues: Equity in Education" is a series of three lectures centering on the history of equity in public education. The series will examine today's political climate and the […]

Greenville Renaissance Scholars Spring Showcase

EE Bass Center 323 S. Main St., Greenville, MS

  Young People are capable of amazing work and can open up hearts and minds in a way that adults cannot. This project aims to further racial equity by having […]

SB: Delta Epiphany: RFK in the Mississippi Delta

Hernando Public Library 370 W Commerce Street, Hernando, MS

In 1967, while visiting Mississippi as part of the Senate subcommittee on poverty, Robert Kennedy cradled hungry children, talked with mothers about how they fed their families and examined empty […]

SB: Nursing Care in the 1878 Yellow Fever Epidemic

Columbus-Lowndes Public Library 314 7th St N, Columbus, MS, United States

The 1878 yellow fever epidemic in Mississippi resulted in an expansion of nursing care and the recognition of the importance of nurses in disaster care. Much nursing care was provided […]

SB: The Mississippi Melting Pot

South Mississippi Genealogy & Historical Society 307 2nd Ave , Hattiesburg , MS

    A brief history (from tamales to red beans and rice) of the various ethnic and racial culinary traditions that have shaped Mississippians’ diets. Speakers Expertise: Dr. Andrew P. […]

SB: The ABCs of Making a Documentary Film: From Concept to Creation

Lincoln-Lawrence-Franklin Regional Library 100 South Jackson Street, Brookhaven, MS

The ABCs of Making a Documentary Film: From Concept to Creation de-mystifies the creation of a documentary film. LaFrancis, award-winning producer, creator, and director, uses humor, actual projects, and a […]

Greenville Renaissance Scholars Spring Showcase

EE Bass Center 323 S. Main St., Greenville, MS

  Young People are capable of amazing work and can open up hearts and minds in a way that adults cannot. This project aims to further racial equity by having […]

Ideas on Tap: The Future of Public Education in Clarksdale

Meraki Roasting Company 282 Sunflower Ave, Clarksdale, MS, United States

On May 14, join the Mississippi Humanities Council and the Phil Hardin Foundation in Clarksdale for the final in a special two-part Ideas on Tap series on public education in […]

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Ideas on Tap: The Future of Public Education in Jackson

Hal & Mal's 200 Commerce Street, Jackson, MS, United States

On May 16, join the Mississippi Humanities Council and the Phil Hardin Foundation in Jackson for the final in a special two-part Ideas on Tap series on public education in […]

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SB: Mixed Messages: Rabbit Foot Minstrels’ Long History and Ambiguous Legacy

Mississippi Cultural Crossroads 507 Market Street , Port Gibson , MS, United States

The famous Rabbit Foot Minstrels traveled through Mississippi performing in a large tent. Their marching band paraded through town at noon to attract attention, and their orchestra played inside the […]

Ideas on Tap: Meridian

The MAX 2118 Front St, Meridian, MS, United States

On May 23, join the Mississippi Humanities Council and the MAX for the first ever Meridian Ideas on Tap program about art and what makes it "good" or "bad." The […]

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