DC area friends: Don't miss in-person workshop led by SNCC vet/Eyes on the Prize assoc. producer Judy Richardson (facing camera, sit-in photo, still looks the same!) about SNCC organizing. Saturday, Social Justice Curriculum Fair, register: www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/news/2025-so... 🧵

#OnThisDay in 1964, Fannie Lou Hamer testified before the DNC’s credentials committee about violence against Black Mississippians who tried to vote. Her testimony ran on all the networks. “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.” mississippitoday.org/2024/08/22/1...

We enjoyed a beautiful program and reception today for the Reinterment Ceremony at Mt. Olive Cemetery. With heartfelt remarks from the speakers, moving musical performances by JSU students, and a joyful reception in COFO, today was a wonderful benchmark for the cemetery's enduring legacy.

We're gearing up for something big...a brand new opportunity to immerse yourself in Margaret Walker's literary legacy. More soon 👀 Don't miss a single update. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Enjoy a sneak peak from today's HBCU Radio Preservation Project episode! This week, Tony Clomax discusses being fueled by creativity, becoming a professor, filmmaking, Chicago inspirations, upgrading a radio station, and much more! Listen here: youtu.be/zkqJ2eBh754?...

Celebrate making it halfway to the weekend with the new edition of the HBCU Radio Preservation Project! This week features Tony Clomax from KPVU at Prairie View University in Texas. 📻 Listen now: youtu.be/zkqJ2eBh754?... 📻 Subscribe: www.youtube.com/@mwalkercenter #HBCU #HBCUradio #radio

A fun surprise for this #archivespotlight! This first edition of "Richard Wright: Daemonic Genius" by Margaret Walker is signed by the author with a note addressed to Cora and Bill Norman. Cora was the 1st executive director of the MS Humanities Council in 1972. #archive #books #MargaretWalker

In 10 days, we gather to remember. 70 years ago, Emmett Till's murder shook our nation's conscience. His mother's courage to “let the world see” changed history forever. Join us August 28-30 as we honor their legacy and continue the unfinished work. Register at emmett-till.org/70th.

We're feeling inspired this week by a group of hardworking and dedicated students who came together to provide free haircuts and a fun hangout for their campus community this past Sunday at COFO. In addition to haircuts, there was music and even a raffle giveaway!

Our heartfelt sympathy extends to the Currie family today with the recent passing of Mrs. Alleane Currie. Among her many accomplishments and important work, Mrs. Currie was Margaret Walker's long-time secretary, and we are grateful for her dedication to the Center and the JSU community.

Welcome to this week's #WalkerWeeklyWisdom #BlackBusinessMonth edition! Taylor’s Candy Co. is a long-standing, Black-owned Jackson business, currently located at 1519 Cox Street. Family-owned and offering a wide array of candy, sodas, confections, and snacks, the store is a fun place to shop local!

A little preview from this week's #HBCURadioPreservationProject! In this edition, Houston native Devan Wade discusses his talk shows, the city of Houston, the history of KTSU, journalism, lessons learned from football, and more! Watch the rest here: youtu.be/2gfxksrQDXY?...

Take a well-earned break and listen to this edition of the HBCU Radio Preservation Project! Meet Devan Wade, Coordinator of News, Sports, and Podcasts at KTSU in Houston, Texas. Listen: youtu.be/2gfxksrQDXY?... Subscribe: www.youtube.com/@mwalkercenter #HBCU #radio #HBCURadioPreservationProject

ETIC’s Public Engagement and Museum Education Director Benjamin Saulsberry was recently on WLBT to talk about the upcoming 70th anniversary programming. Thanks as always for doing us proud, Benjamin! Watch the segment at muckrack.com/broadcast/sa....

We know it's been a minute since we've posted any #trivia, so enjoy this quiz that we made earlier in the year before joining Bluesky--now, it's your turn to test your knowledge of #Blackhistory! As promised in the video, we'll shoutout the account who comments the most correct answers. Good luck!

Welcome back to school, students! Whether it's your first semester of high school or your last year of grad studies, we wish you the best! Don't forget to come see us at the COFO Civil Rights Education Center, just down the road from #TheeILove Jackson State University! We're open M-F, 8am-5pm.

Welcome to this week's #WalkerWeeklyWisdom #BlackBusinessMonth edition! Despite being called a record shop, OffBeat carries a lot more than just records! One step inside and you'll also see comic books, manga, figures, and artwork. Check out OffBeat's website: www.offbeatjxn.com?srsltid=AfmB...

This evening, we join with many others in offering our deep condolences after hearing of Robert M. Walker's passing. We remember his valuable contributions to the programming and research at the Margaret Walker Center, and we are heartened by the incredible legacy he leaves behind.

Let's hear it for our hardworking team members! Yesterday, Ms. Angela Stewart (MWC Archivist) and Dr. Robby Luckett (MWC Director) were awarded certificates for their 20- & 15-year anniversaries at JSU, respectively. We're so thankful for their dedication. Help us give them a round of applause!👏👏👏

Time for more HBCU excellence! Listen to this week’s edition of the HBCU Radio Preservation Project. De'Aundrea Kidd talks about her love of music and writing, working as a program director, her interest in media, & more! Listen: youtu.be/_mcssBAaLmc?... Subscribe: www.youtube.com/@mwalkercenter

📅 Upcoming Webinar – August 12 | 5pm ET How did WWII shape US racial politics—and how can educators teach these complex histories today? 🎙️ Part of our US History at 250 series 🗓️ August 12 | 5pm ET 👉 Register now: ow.ly/cr8c50WAn0r

Guess who else is hiring?! Our friends at the Oral History Association! They are looking for a full-time Program Associate based at Baylor University (Waco, TX). Send your letter of application & resume to [email protected]. For more info, visit their site: oralhistory.org/2025/07/25/j...

Welcome to our 1st #WalkerWeeklyWisdom #BlackBusinessMonth edition! This week we highlight the long-standing Marshall’s Bookstore, one of the oldest Black-owned bookstores in the United States. You can visit Marshall’s Bookstore at 618 N Farish St, Jackson, MS. Open 10-5 M-F and 10-2 on Saturdays.

Our hours will be limited this week on 8/6 and 8/7 due to faculty and staff meetings at Jackson State University. Please contact us via [email protected] with any questions or requests. Thanks for your understanding!

On September 4 and 6, the 150th anniversary of the 1875 Clinton Massacre will be commemorated through a series of poignant and reflective events throughout the city, including a reflection at the historical marker, an academic panel discussion, and a memorial service featuring witness descendants.

Kick off August right with this month's edition of the Jubilee Book Club! Dive into a character study of the protagonist Vyry, make your voice heard in our polls, enjoy some trivia, and watch a couple interviews! Don't forget to tell us what you think. Read now: open.substack.com/pub/margaret...

Tired of the Top 40? Listen to the HBCU Radio Preservation Project! This week we hear from Malik Perkins as he reflects on his writing and public speaking skills, radio inspirations, learning on the job at WCSU, and more! Listen: youtu.be/kSA14XJmrzw?... Subscribe: www.youtube.com/@mwalkercenter

We didn't expect anything less than a great time at #AAAM2025, and as always, #AAAM delivered! Of course, we are very proud of our team members Garrad Lee and Jaylen McDaniels for presenting on their HCAC work for the panel "HBCU’s At the Vanguard: A Model for Black Digital Humanities!"

Though the deadline to add archives to their mapping project has passed, check out the great work being done by the FOCAS (Faculty Organizing for Community Archives Support) group! Learn more on their website: archivalfocas.org or email them at [email protected]

The Margaret Walker Center is hiring! We are looking for a Mellon Visiting Scholar. The Visiting Scholar is a 3-year position and will entail a 1-1 teaching load as well as 2 digital humanities convenings for the community. Job posting: shorturl.at/L07jt Questions? Contact [email protected]

For our final #WalkerWeeklyWisdom #DisabilityPrideMonth edition, we take an in-depth look at the life and activism of Fannie Lou Hamer. Let's discuss: - Have you read or heard any of her speeches? - What obstacles do activists face today? - Would you pursue activism if you had her experiences?

We’re on air in five, four, three, two…with this week’s edition of the HBCU Radio Preservation Project! Melva Newsom talks teaching, connecting with students, changes in education, studying social justice issues, and more! Listen: youtu.be/8qCicMjkxxo?... Subscribe: www.youtube.com/@mwalkercenter

What goes best with Tuesdays... #trivia! Stay in the know with the Margaret Walker Center's Trivia Time. This one's about Margaret Walker being the first Black woman to win the Yale University Younger Poets Award!

This week, for #WalkerWeeklyWisdom #DisabilityPrideMonth, we highlight Brad Lomax, a disability rights activist and Black Panther whose efforts helped lead to the signing of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Check out this PBS special for more about Brad Lomax: www.pbs.org/wnet/america...

The Catherine Coleman Initiative inspires students to pursue creativity and self-expression through the lens of food and social justice. But we can't do it without you. If you believe in investing in the next generation of Mississippi, please donate today: fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/ColemanFund

The COFO Civil Rights Education Center will be closed July 23-26 so we can attend the Association of African American Museums Conference. Our regular hours will resume on Monday, July 28. Thanks for your understanding! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to [email protected].

Looking for your evening entertainment? Check out this edition of the HBCU Radio Preservation Project! Meet Les Gilford as he talks about social justice, community service, the importance of problem-solving, and more! Listen: youtu.be/vXRMawvWr0A?... Subscribe: www.youtube.com/@mwalkercenter

It's Trivia Time! Today's #trivia highlights just how smart Margaret Walker was--graduating early from both high school and college is no easy task!

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We owe a huge thank you to our friends at Foot Print Farms as well as Briana Benn, owner of Organic Fitness & Nutrition, for hosting us on Day 5 of the Catherine Coleman Initiative summer camp! The students enjoyed a fresh snack, a gardening demonstration, and a health and wellness talk!

We're starting Trivia time--during the week we'll spontaneously post #trivia about our founder, the Margaret Walker Center, or the COFO Civil Rights Education Center. Keep a close eye on our account so you don't miss any cool facts! This first one is about the literary genius of Margaret Walker.

On this day in 1867, Maggie Lena Walker, first Black and first known female bank president to charter a bank in the U.S., was born in Virginia.

This week, for #WalkerWeeklyWisdom #DisabilityPrideMonth, we highlight the Black Panthers’ support of the “504 Protests" of 1977, which successfully sought to improve federal protections for people with disabilities and spread awareness about inequalities faced by communities across the U.S.

Curious about the Catherine Coleman Initiative? Check out our Day 3 highlights! If you're as hyped about CCI as we are, learn more here: sites.jsums.edu/catherinecol... Please consider donating so future students can continue to have these great experiences: fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/ColemanFund

Symposium at Tougaloo College! Oct 29-30, and the call for papers is currently open until Aug 31 by 11:59 PM! Submit your materials via this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Xiz... Questions may be directed to Shelia Bonner at [email protected] or Demetria White at [email protected].

The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument is looking for an intern! 640 hours, $21+ an hour with $2000 going towards housing. Applications close July 24, 2025. For more information, view the job listing here: preservenet.org/job/national...

The SPLC's #CRMC is honored to join our allies in remembering the late Congressman John Lewis on July 17 for the #GoodTroubleLivesOn national day of nonviolent action 🤝. 📢 Join us for #GoodTrouble! Learn how to get involved in your community 🔗: goodtroubleliveson.org

Thank you to everyone who attended our Jubilee Picnic last Thursday! We truly look forward to this event every year. It's so fun to gather with our friends and enjoy good laughs, food, and music while celebrating the life and legacy of our founder, Margaret Walker. See you next year!

The HBCU Radio Preservation Project is back with a brand new edition! Meet Sharon Kay, who talks about her close-knit family, her love for DJing, forming a business, breaking into radio, becoming a general manager, & more! Listen: youtu.be/Eho3pg2QIpI?... Subscribe: www.youtube.com/@mwalkercenter