MSHumanities Council

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…

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.

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

Join us tonight!

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.

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

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…

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!

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.

We're excited to help support this great cultural event on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!

On January 30, HOMEGROWN heads to Pass Christian Books for an evening of conversation, reflection, and connection with Author W. Ralph Eubanks. Part of the HOMEGROWN Literary Festival. Click here for more: bit.ly/4q6bQYt #PlayCoastal #CoastalMississippi #HOMEGROWNMS

A new historical marker honoring civil rights leader George Metcalfe has been approved by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Caleb Ellison, MDAH Program Manager, announced. @MSHumanities @MississippiHis2 @MDAH_Official #Twitterstorians themississippimonitor.com/new-historical…

State arts agencies use their unique value to collaborate across sectors and enliven communities. A prime example is the @MSarts Public Art in Community Grant, formed through extensive partnerships across the tourism, main street, arts and culture sectors. shorturl.at/GulRd

Watch MBCI Director of Chahta Immi, Jay Wesley, discussing some of the exciting things happening in his department, including the introduction of a new online dictionary of the Choctaw language. dropbox.com/scl/fi/1mzxzy2…

Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇸 Today, we honor the men and women, past and present, who have served our nation. Thank you for your service, sacrifice and dedication.

Mississippi is the Birthplace of America’s Music — so it’s only right that our state hosts The National Folk Festival! A great reason to @VisitJacksonMS this weekend!

At noon Wed., Oct. 29, join us for #HistoryIsLunch for a special preview of "The American Revolution" with Nancy Carpenter, development director for Mississippi’s America250 programming, who will discuss the state’s plans to celebrate America250. facebook.com/events/6874785…

✈️ Take flight through history at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum, where stories SOAR! #CoastalMississippi #aviation #history #heritage #PlayCoastal

At noon on Wed., Oct. 22, Jay Wesley and Eddie Johnson will present "Life and Tradition of the Mississippi Choctaw" for this week's #HistoryIsLunch at the Two Mississippi Museums. facebook.com/events/1491484… @MSChoctawBiz

This week, the Mellon Foundation and @HumFed are highlighting the impact of state humanities councils. We are honored to have our prison book club program featured in this article. mellon.org/article/56-hum… #MyHumanitiesCouncil