Celebrating a Civil Rights Achievement 70 Years in the Making

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

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

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

Elport Chess Film Almost Complete!

Sergio Fernandez of Fernandez Creative Services is putting the final touches on part of the soundtrack for our film “Elport Chess and the 1947 Bus Boycott”. Slowly working our way to the end. Join us at the Filmmaker’s “Black Tie and Blues” Bash for the premier; WHERE: MS Museum of Art, WHEN: 6:00 pm for … Continue reading Elport Chess Film Almost Complete!

Elport Chess Documentary Screening Details

Join us to view the documentary film, “Elport Chess and the Lanier High School Bus Boycott of 1947”, which salutes the brave efforts of Elport Chess and the Lanier class of 1947-’48. Dr. Wilma E. Mosley Clopton of NMHS Unlimited received the 2015 Emerging Filmmaker Award from the Mississippi Film and Video Alliance to support … Continue reading Elport Chess Documentary Screening Details