Join the Mississippi Humanities Council, the Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning, and the North Mississippi Education Consortium at Proud Larry's on August 2 for "Ideas on Tap: Easy As ABC? Early Childhood Learning in Mississippi." With the new school year right around the corner, we'll take the opportunity to focus on early […]
Join the Mississippi Humanities Council at Lucky Town Brewing Company for the third and final installment in our summer series "Ideas on Tour." On August 28, we'll examine the idea of cultural appropriation through the lenses of food, clothing, race, and music. What's the line between appropriation and appreciation? How do we know what is "good" appropriation and […]
On September 18, join the Mississippi Humanities Council at Hal and Mal's in Jackson for "Ideas on Tap: The Politics of Sports." In recent months and years, the world of sports has increasingly found itself involved in as many conflicts off the field as it has on the field. We'll examine the idea of protest politics in […]
On September 27, join the Mississippi Humanities Council and the Sun Herald at Bacchus On The Beach for "Ideas on Tap: Fake News? Public Trust in the Media." This special Coast edition of Ideas on Tap will focus on the role of community journalism in our society and how things like "fake news" and economic […]
On October 23, join the Mississippi Humanities Council at Hal and Mal's-Jackson, MS for "Ideas on Tap: Why Don't We Vote?" The October 23 program, which will take place in preparation for the November 6th elections, will focus on the relationship between voters and the voting process, who does (or does not) vote and why, […]
On December 11, join the Mississippi Humanities Council for a special December edition of Ideas on Tap. “Ideas on Tap: Investing in Green” will focus on the relationship between environmentalism and economic development. Is it possible for the two to exist in harmony? How do we prioritize one over the other? We’ll look at local […]
On January 15, Jackson Indie Music Week and the Mississippi Humanities Council will host a free panel about women in the music industry. The Ideas on Tap program will feature some of the best and brightest women in the entertainment industry! Moderated by Catherine Lee. Our panelists include Maranda Joiner (Brand and Life Coach at […]
On February 19, join the Mississippi Humanities Council for the first in a two-part series on criminal justice in Mississippi. The February 19 program, "Locked Up: Criminal Justice in Mississippi" will examine the state of the criminal justice system in Mississippi, existing laws, and ongoing reform efforts. Hear from panelists Jennifer Riley-Collins (ACLU of Mississippi), […]
On March 19, join the Mississippi Humanities Council for the second in a two-part series on criminal justice in Mississippi. The March 19 program, "Locked Out: Criminal Justice in Mississippi" will examine the process of re-entry back into society for formerly-incarcerated individuals. Hear from former Parchman inmate Eddie Spencer, Mississippi Center for Justice Advocacy Director […]
On March 21, join the Mississippi Humanities Council and the Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics at the Annex at Rafter's Music and Food in Oxford for "Ideas on Tap: The Future of Journalism." This special Oxford edition of Ideas on Tap will focus on the role of community journalism in our society and […]
