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
HIGHLIGHT: Elport Chess
World War II assured the beginning of the Civil Rights movement. Elport Chess was one of the returning WWII soldiers who made a difference in Mississippi. Take a look now to see part of this untold story about “Elport Chess and the Lanier Bus Boycott of 1947.” Share it with your friends. To see the … Continue reading HIGHLIGHT: Elport Chess
Back to School Series: “In Spite of It All: The Ollye Brown Shirley Story”
We continue our Back to School Series with the film “In Spite of It All: The Ollye Brown Shirley Story.” By the turn of the 19th century Mound Bayou, MS was a bustling town located in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. Founded by Isaiah T. Montgomery in 1887, Mount Bayou became a show piece … Continue reading Back to School Series: “In Spite of It All: The Ollye Brown Shirley Story”
HIGHLIGHT: Dr. Ollye Brown Shirley
“In Spite of It All: The Ollye Brown Shirley Story” – Take a look now to see part of this amazing story! Visit www.blackhistoryplus.com to see the entire film. Don’t forget to share with your friends.
Back to School Series: Margaret Walker Alexander Coloring Book
We kick off our Back to School Series with the Margaret Walker Alexander Coloring Book. Commissioned to celebrate the Margaret Walker Centennial Celebration, the coloring book teaches children about Margaret Walker’s important contribution to Mississippi. Walker was an award-winning poet and writer. Free Shipping. #blackhistory #MargaretWalkerAlexander #coloringbook #freeshipping#backtoschool #education
Back to School Series Starts July 29
Get ready for our Back to School Series starting next Friday, July 29! Find out what educational resources you can get from NMHS Unlimited for your child or student. Let’s help the next generation save our history, one story at a time! #backtoschool #education #youth #school #history #curriculum#homeschool #teach #blackhistory
Happy Independence Day!
#HappyIndependenceDay from NMHS Unlimited Film Productions!
A Film for Independence Day Weekend
Happy Independence Day weekend! Here’s a film you can enjoy in honor of those unsung heroes who fought and died for the freedom of all Americans. “Did Johnny Come Marching Home?” explores the role of people of African descent in the Civil War; specifically the role of these soldiers in the state of Mississippi. While … Continue reading A Film for Independence Day Weekend
HIGHLIGHT: Gladys Noel Bates
“The Impact of One” is a documentary based on the compilation of historical research and video remembrances, which explore the life and contributions of Gladys Noel Bates, the teacher and Civil Rights activist who filed the first civil rights law suit in the state of Mississippi. On March 4, 1948, Gladys Noel Bates filed suit … Continue reading HIGHLIGHT: Gladys Noel Bates