There's always a story to tell, another light to shine in the City With Soul!
James Meredith’s One-Man ‘March Against Fear’
On June 5, 1966, James Meredith stepped out on a lone mission to walk 210 miles from Memphis to Jackson, Miss. in what he called the “March Against Fear.”
From Blues Trail to Parade Route: Jesse Robinson Celebrated with Dual Honors in Historic Week
The Mississippi blues scene celebrates a living legend as Jesse Robinson receives two of its highest honors in a single remarkable week.
From Jimmy King to Eddie Cotton: The Musical Legacy of Jackson’s Famed Subway Lounge
The Subway Lounge and Summers Hotel were more than staples. They were signs of commonality, a beacon of what Jackson could look like as a city.
Tre Williams is a Proud Lover of the City With Soul
Hip-hop hook singer turned soul and R&B hit-maker Tre Williams is a Daytona Beach, Florida baby, but he is one of Jackson’s bonus children.
Bridget Shield: A Southern Comfort Singer
Bridget Shield isn’t just a singer—she’s a host, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of Blues and R&B.
Old Soul Singer: Jason Sparks
Jason Sparks is a passionate young singer with the spirit of a veteran performer.
M.W. Stringer Masonic Grand Lodge: A Diamond in the Historical Rough
The Lynch Street Corridor is a landmark of Mississippi's civil rights movement, centered around the historic M.W. Stringer Masonic Lodge that sheltered NAACP leader Medgar Evers. The lodge's legacy includes hosting civil…
From LA to Mississippi, Terrell Moses Brings ‘Love’ to the Stage
Jackson native Terrell Moses has returned home after 24 years in Los Angeles, bringing his music career full circle to his Mississippi roots.
COFO: Epicenter of the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi, Now an Education Center
Everybody involved in advancing the Civil Rights Movement wanted to work toward equality, and most had a different idea of how to get it.
Tougaloo College: Safe Haven Then, Building Leaders to Change the World Now
Several places in the South are known to hold the honor of being called “Cradle of the Civil Rights Movement.” In Mississippi, it is Tougaloo College.
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.
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