Remember, learning to spell Mississippi? Over the last few years as I have been reading, studying and writing about the work of William Faulkner and other southern writers, I have ...

The National Folk Festival will hold a one-day kickoff event this weekend. Jackson was selected in May to be the host city ...

As resistance to integration mounted, Florence Mars bought a camera and began to photograph thousands of subjects, including the trial of the killers of Emmett Till.

Chokwe Antar Lumumba, the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, has been inducted into the National Civil Rights Hall of Fame. The ...

They visited the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum. Tour participants enjoyed soul food and live music at the Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Mississippi.

The James Wilson Kilby African American Museum and Education Center — the first African American history museum in the county ...

According to a National Civil Rights Library representative, Mayor Lumumba was cited for his tireless work towards social justice causes and his compassion for the residents of Jackson, Mississippi.

Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on ...

The Mobile Carnival Museum is a must-visit for anyone wanting to learn more ... is a popular spot to learn about Voodoo Queen ...