We had a great time presenting at History is Lunch the other week. The room was packed and standing room only. Thank you to everyone that came out to support us and our film. Thank you to MDAH for having us. Thank you to the Elport Chess family for being part of the event. We … Continue reading History Is Lunch
VIDEO: Dr. Wilma Mosley Clopton at the Mississippi State Flag at Hal & Mal’s
On September 20, Dr. Wilma Mosley Clopton was a panelist at a discussion regarding the Mississippi state flag at Hal & Mal’s. Watch the Facebook Live video from Theresa G. Kennedy below:
#SaveTheArts
The Arts remain the one unifying factor which unite mankind in the midst of insanity. They are the light in darkness which sustain people through trying times, the song which quietens the restless soul, the voice which speaks the truth, the miracle which brings calm in the midst of war. And yet, the Arts remain … Continue reading #SaveTheArts
IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Ollye Brown Shirley
From Dr. Wilma Mosley Clopton: I will truly miss you. Share with me a moment in the life of this remarkable woman, Dr. Ollye Brown Shirley, whose story she shares in “In Spite of It All.” Dr. Clopton’s statement as reported by Howard Ballou on msnewsnow.com: “Ollye Brown Shirley was anything but afraid,” said Dr. … Continue reading IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Ollye Brown Shirley
“Just Do It” Film Series: “The Homicide of Jerry Allen, Jr.”
Welcome to the second film in our “Just Do It” Film Series, which focuses on sharing the works of students who have attended classes Dr. Clopton taught at Jackson State University’s W.E.B. Du Bois Honors College. “The Homicide of Jerry Allen, Jr.” by Marqueshia L. Allen demonstrates another rule in documentary film making which is … Continue reading “Just Do It” Film Series: “The Homicide of Jerry Allen, Jr.”
Save the Date: Saturday, February 25, 2017 – Filmmaker’s “Black Tie, Blue Jeans & BBQ” Bash
Save the date. Join us for this fun-filled evening. Saturday, February 25, 2017 – Mississippi Museum of Art. With your help, we will be able to continue “Saving our history, one story at a time.”
“Just Do It” Film Series: “Just a Girl”
Welcome to the “Just Do It” Film Series. Each week during the month of September, we will feature films created by Dr. Clopton’s students using their iPhone or iPad. None of the students were film majors. We want you to know that the key to making a film is to “just do it.” Today, our … Continue reading “Just Do It” Film Series: “Just a Girl”
History Is Lunch on September 7
Join us Wednesday, September 7 at the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, for their “History is Lunch” series, from 12:00 – 1:00. Our own Dr. Wilma E. Mosley Clopton will present “Elport Chess and the 1947 Lanier Bus Boycott. Four members of the class of 1947-’48, who were on the bus with Elport Chess … Continue reading History Is Lunch on September 7
R’Myni Watson Releases Second Film
Congratulations R’Myni Watson on her second film, Just a Girl! Her film was ranked 15 at the Harvard University’s International Film Festival. She is a former student of Dr. Clopton (Adjunct Professor) in her Fall class, “American Film and the American Dream,” at the W.E.B. Du Bois Honors College.
Mound Bayou Event on September 3
Looking forward to our next exciting project. Thanks to Myrna Thompson Smith, the Mississippi Humanities Council, and the Knights and Daughters of Tabor.