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MSHumanities Council retweeted
.@firstladyofms and America250 Mississippi are hard at work preparing for Mississippi’s signature @America250 celebration, “United in Song.”
Join us June 20 at 6 p.m. at the Mississippi Coliseum for what will be an unforgettable performance!
For tickets and more information, visit: america250.ms/united/
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MSHumanities Council retweeted
May 18
Everlasting has earned a 2026 Southeast Emmy Award 🏆
Thank you to the audiences who supported the film and to the team whose work, storytelling, and dedication helped bring this important story to life.
This recognition honors the documentary’s exploration of the life, legacy, and enduring impact of Medgar Wiley Evers.
💻 Watch Everlasting at mpbonline.org/television/eve…
📱 Watch on demand on the PBS App
🎧 Stream the companion podcast, Everlasting: The Legacy Podcast, on all major podcast platforms
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We're pleased to help sponsor this event. Join us this Thursday!
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MSHumanities Council retweeted
Still excited to share our new Prince Ibrahima self-guided tour brochure! Perfect for locals and visitors who want to experience this important piece of Natchez history firsthand. Pick up your copy and take the tour! Photo by Ben Hillyer
Visit here: natchezdemocrat.com/news/vis…
ALT Follow the incredible journey of the African prince who spent 40 years enslaved near Natchez before gaining his freedom! This pocket-sized publication features his story and a handy map of the key sites tied to his history in Natchez and Adams County. Free printed copies are now available at the Visit Natchez at The Depot Visitor Center, 200 N. Broadway St. and other locations (see article). You can also download it directly from our website and take the tour at your own pace!
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MSHumanities Council retweeted
The Choctaw Indian Fair will take place from July 14 - 18 and as always, will be a great event for Tribal members and the general public. The Fair has a new website - check it regularly for the latest Fair information.
choctawindianfair.com/
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MSHumanities Council retweeted
I’m happy to announce my latest entry for the Mississippi Encyclopedia: a profile of the remarkable Ser Seshsh Ab Heter-C. M. Boxley.
@MSHumanities @MississippiHis2
#Twitterstorians #Blktwitterstorians
Read more here: mississippiencyclopedia.org/…
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MSHumanities Council retweeted
Apr 16
The Mississippi Humanities Council and local organizations are bringing free screenings of the documentary Natchez to six venues across the state beginning Saturday.
Learn more > mpbonline.org/blogs/news/ms-…
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MSHumanities Council retweeted
We’re so excited to celebrate our 50th Anniversary tomorrow at The Mill @ MSU! This milestone marks fifty years of public service to Mississippi.
We’re grateful for everyone who has been part of this journey and look forward to continuing this legacy for many years to come!
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We were very excited to support this important project with an America250 legacy grant.
“Here is the latest from the Jackson Advocate” - Project preserving Mississippi Delta family histories through historic records
jacksonadvocateonline.com/pr…
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MSHumanities Council retweeted
The lives and legacies of some of Mississippi’s most influential figures will soon be shared with a wider audience through a new short film series produced by Belhaven’s Film Production Department.
gobelhaven.com/GreenwoodCeme…
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MSHumanities Council retweeted
Mar 18
Clarksdale native and journalist Aallyah Wright made sure to lock into the Oscars this past weekend to see how horror film “Sinners’ would fare.
Read the full story > mpbonline.org/blogs/news/mis…
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MSHumanities Council retweeted
Katie Blount reflects on her MDAH career and the impact of preserving Mississippi’s history in the @MSHumanities' "Reflecting Mississippi" podcast. Listen at bit.ly/412XCgO.
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MSHumanities Council retweeted
The Division of Academic Affairs will host the Humanities Teacher of the Year Presentation on Mar. 18 at 12 PM in the CCC Gallery. Join us as we recognize and congratulate Melissa Rose Faulkner, English Instructor, for her dedication to student success.
#CoahomaProud #Since1949
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MSHumanities Council retweeted
Join us tonight!
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MSHumanities Council retweeted
Join us for a public lecture presented by 2026 Humanities Teacher Award Winner Zachary Dozier and explore how attention to heritage and culture can boost student success, instructional excellence, and community connection.
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MSHumanities Council retweeted
Feb 18
Mississippi Public Broadcasting is proud to present a screening of Everlasting: Life & Legacy of Medgar Evers tomorrow at the B.B. King Museum.
Beyond the film, we are honored to facilitate a dialogue on civil rights history featuring Director Taiwo Gaynor and Historian Pamela Junior. We invite the community to join us for this free evening of education and reflection.
📅 Feb 19, 5:30 PM
📍 B.B. King Museum, Indianola
#CivilRights #Mississippi #PublicBroadcasting #BlackHistoryMonth2026
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MSHumanities Council retweeted
Feb 18
The Canton Freedom House, a place that once served as a headquarters of the Congress of Racial Equality during the Civil Rights Movement, is the latest historic site added to the Mississippi Freedom Trail. supertalk.fm/canton-freedom-…
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MSHumanities Council retweeted
See the screening of "In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters" 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1. This documentary uncovers the little-known love story of Phillis Wheatley & John Peters. A panel conversation will highlight Margaret Walker’s inspired creations. For more info, see link in bio!
ALT Screening of "In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters" 2PM Sunday March 1, 2026 Two Mississippi Museums auditorium Jackson, MS Sponsored by the MS Film Office, Mississippi Humanities Council, and MS Film Society
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MSHumanities Council retweeted
Fannie Lou Hamer's Presidential Medal of Freedom is officially on display at the Two Mississippi Museums! Members of Hamer's family attended the unveiling with Two Mississippi Museums Director Michael Morris. Read more at bit.ly/4aKotUx.
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