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Hosted by Mississippi Humanities Council · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 16 episodes
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Reflecting Mississippi is a podcast from Mississippi Public Broadcasting and the Mississippi Humanities Council exploring the people, stories, and ideas that shape life in the Magnolia State. Through conversations with artists, scholars, community leaders, and culture bearers, the series examines Mississippi’s history, traditions, and evolving identity—connecting the past to the present in thoughtful, accessible ways. Each episode invites listeners to reflect on where we’ve been, who we are, and what Mississippi means today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mississippi Humanities Council hosts Reflecting Mississippi, a society show with 16 episodes published.
How do places marked by violence, oppression, and injustice become spaces for remembrance, learning, and healing? In this episode of Reflecting Mississippi , we explore the powerful role historic sites play in shaping pu
In this episode, Shaniece Mabry, Dr. Christina Thomas, and Bently Cochran discuss the groundbreaking History Day program at the Youthful Offenders Unit (YOU) in Pearl, Mississippi. They’ll share about the program’s begin
We speak with filmmaker David Crews and Senator Hob Bryan about The Whiskey Speech, a documentary exploring one of Mississippi’s most memorable political moments. Together, they examine the historical context of the spee
What kind of vision does it take to build a school when the world is determined to see you fail? In this episode of Reflecting Mississippi , we uncover the remarkable story of William Henry Holtzclaw, an educator whose c
Brother Rogers, Tim Kyle, and Tommeia Jackson reflect on the occasion of America250 and the impact of the state’s legacy grant program. Kyle, the mayor of Kosciusko, will discuss his town’s efforts to highlight its rich
In this episode of Reflecting Mississippi, we explore the story behind Mississippi: Conflict & Change—a groundbreaking textbook that didn’t just teach history, it challenged how Mississippi’s history was told. First publ
In this episode of Reflecting Mississippi, we explore the powerful history of Black land ownership in Mississippi through the lens of the documentary Farming Freedom. The film highlights the deep connection between farmi
In this episode of Reflecting Mississippi, we talk with historian Jim Giesen about his book The Land of Cotton and the deeper story behind one of Mississippi’s most defining crops. More than just an agricultural history,
In this episode of Reflecting Mississippi, we look beyond Jubilee to explore the full legacy of Margaret Walker—poet, novelist, educator, and cultural historian. The conversation highlights her contributions as a scholar
In this episode of Reflecting Mississippi, we explore the importance of preserving the Choctaw language and the efforts to pass it down to future generations. As one of Mississippi’s original languages, Choctaw carries d
In this episode of Reflecting Mississippi, we explore the life and legacy of Dr. Emmett J. Stringer and his connection to the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi. Through his story, we gain insight into the local leader
In this episode of Reflecting Mississippi, we speak with Katie Blount, longtime director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, about her work preserving and sharing the state’s history. After more than t
In this episode of Reflecting Mississippi, we explore the cultural ripple effects of the film Sinners—a story set in Clarksdale, Mississippi, a town deeply rooted in blues history and Southern storytelling. While the fil
The story of Mississippi’s Gulf Coast cannot be told without honoring the Vietnamese families who helped shape its seafood industry, faith communities, and cultural landscape. In this episode of Reflecting Mississippi, w
Beneath Mississippi’s familiar landmarks and well-known narratives lies a deeper layer of stories—unexpected, overlooked, and often untold. In this episode of Reflecting Mississippi, we explore the hidden corners of the
In this episode of Reflecting Mississippi, B. Brian Foster joins Mississippi Humanities Council Executive Director Stuart Rockoff to discuss We Make, his documentary created with Ethan Payne about Siggers High School—an
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Reflecting Mississippi is hosted by Mississippi Humanities Council. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 16 episodes.
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