Honoring the Freedom Riders’ 60th Anniversary Following on the heels of the early 1960s boycotts and sit-ins against segregated lunch counters throughout the South, the Freedom Rides began May 4, 1961, as a mobile Civil Rights movement. The Freedom Riders arrived in Jackson, MS, May 24, 1961, by bus, plane, and train. These courageous individuals … Continue reading The Ride for Freedom
Celebrating Mississippi’s Historic Trailblazers Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield (1809 – March 31, 1876) Internationally known as “The Black Swan,” Greenfield is an African American singer whose exceptional voice made her a popular performer in the U.S. and in Great Britain. Born in Natchez, MS, she made her debut at the Metropolitan Hall in New York before a … Continue reading June is Black Music Appreciation Month
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Honoring the legacy of African American women who boldly stepped up as changemakers In celebration of Women’s History Month in March 2021, NMHS Unlimited in association with Women for Progress of MS, Inc. presented a five-part series of live broadcasts featuring inspiring conversations with and about Mississippi changemakers. Each episode of The Legacy of … Continue reading The Legacy of Courage Series
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Dr. Wilma Clopton of NMHS Unlimited Film Productions Mentors Students from Across the Country For years, Dr. Wilma E. Mosley Clopton, president and CEO of NMHS Unlimited Film Productions, has led a tour guide for the national “Race in America: Then and Now” project. In the summer of 2017, for example, she engaged with a … Continue reading Race in America: Then and Now
The Elport Chess JATRAN Facility Naming September Marks Two Significant Milestones September 2017 marks two important and connected anniversaries in Mississippi’s Civil Rights history. First, 70 years ago in Jackson, the Lanier Bus Boycott of 1947 took place and was led by Mr. Elport Chess. Then one year ago, in 2016, the JATRAN public bus … Continue reading Celebrating a Civil Rights Achievement 70 Years in the Making
Dr. Wilma E. Mosley Clopton was the March featured speaker at the Clinton Career Women Luncheon. She spoke about the diversity and strength of Mississippi women, and how these women have worked to blur lines while moving forward with a growth and vision for our State. She mentioned several examples of these women, their stories … Continue reading Dr. Wilma E. Mosley Clopton Speaks at the Clinton Career Women Luncheon
NMHS Unlimited Film Productions is honored to welcome back Galean Stewart-James as the Master of Ceremonies for the 2018 Filmmaker’s “Mardi Gras” Bash. She is a native of Jackson, Mississippi, and a graduate of Belhaven University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications and a Master of Public Administration degree. Her education … Continue reading Master of Ceremonies Galean Stewart-James Returns to the Bash
Annual favorite Melvin “HouseCat” Hendrex returns to the Bash, but this time, he goes zydeco as musical director for the band Pocket. Other band members include: • Timothy Allen, guitar • Ben Sterling, bass • Adib Sabir (Paul Owens), vocals and percussions Looking forward to this musical treat! Don’t miss this performance at the Filmmaker’s “Mardi … Continue reading Pocket Set to Perform at the 2018 Filmmaker’s Mardi Gras Bash
