Jackson's music and museums, festivals and events, art and artists, and chefs and restaurants have plenty to say about a city on the move.
Illuminating Artists: Jackson Welcomes the National Folk Festival
The National Folk Festival, established in St. Louis in 1934, is the premier event of the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA), celebrating the richness and variety of American culture for…
Mover and Shaker: Maya Kyles
Maya Kyles remembers music being a part of her life from the very beginning.
Sharer of Stories: Michael Morris
Michael Morris, the Director of the Two Mississippi Museums, The Museum of Mississippi History and The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, is a proud Jackson native and graduate of Jackson State University.
Soulful Historian: Pam Junior
Pamela D.C. Junior is the Director Emeritus of The Two Mississippi Museums - The Museum of Mississippi History and The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.
Powerful Motivator: Flonzie Brown-Wright
Born in the small town of Farmhaven outside of Canton, Mississippi, Flonzie Brown-Wright is known for her enduring work of challenging stereotypes, educating others, and making important inroads for minority communities close…
Beacon of Hope: Reena Evers-Everette
We learn from the past to inspire a brighter future.
Illuminating The Way at Eighty-Three: Joan Trumpauer Mullholland
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland was born in Washington, DC, in 1941 and has lived and worked in the Virginia and DC areas her entire life. A part of her heart is here in…
Soul Sessions Podcast: Dr. Roderick Little and Katie Coats | 2025 Rose Parade
In this episode of Soul Sessions, we celebrate Mississippi's cultural spotlight at the Tournament of Roses Parade.
25 Reasons to Visit JXN in 2025
Jackson, Mississippi, promises an exciting lineup of events and activities that cater to diverse interests and passions in 2025.
Soul Sessions Podcast: Sharbreon Plummer | MS Museum of Art
In this episode of Soul Sessions, host Paul Wolf talks with guest curator Sharbreon Plummer to explore the Mississippi Museum of Art's exhibition 'Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American…
From the Greyhound Station to Freedom: The Legacy of Desegregation Efforts
A “Breach of Peace” charge was a Civil Rights badge of honor for Freedom Riders, even "accidental" ones like Hezikiah Watkins, who was arrested at Jackson's Greyhound Bus Station at the age…
Warm & Welcoming: Cozy Experiences in JXN
Whether you’re looking for a cozy cafe, a quiet bookshop, or a peaceful corner to unwind, Jackson has plenty of places to make you feel right at home.
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