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February 8,2021 From 5pm-8pm |
Grand Opening and Reception
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February 15,2021 6pm |
"From Snapshots to a Collage: Exploring Continuity and Change in Rural Mississippi"
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February 22, 2021
6pm |
"Rural Economic Development" As a predominately rural state, Mississippi has untapped potential for rural development. MSU Extension specialists and agents work with community leaders, business owners, nonprofit organizations, and state agency partners to address the increasing demand for a variety of experiences that can be found only in the country.
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March 15, 2021
4pm |
Dr. Brinda Willis |
"From The Fields To The Factory: The Great Migration of African Americans from the Fields of Mississippi to the Cities and Factories in the North" This presentation will explore the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North in the 20th century. A "Double Identical" Twin from a family of 16 brothers and sisters, Brinda was born and raised on a large farm in Attala County. Rooted in the fertile soil of her upbringing, Brinda’s love for people, the Blues, and food all grew together to infuse her work with depth, empathy, and unique perspective. A true reflection of her rich and varied experiences, education, and travels, Brinda presents her subjects in her trademark "Double Identical" style: with both truth and humanity. |
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Links to the Zoom recordings will be available one week after the presentation.