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February 2, 2026

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A yellowed booklet cover with typed text on the front. Text reads: Teaching Afro-American History, in Mississippi, K-12 "Heritage for New America" A Mississippi Committee for the Humanities Public Forum prepared by Institute for the Study of History, Life and Culture of Black People funded by Mississippi Committee for the Humanities 1980.
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1980s Forum Rings True Today

February 2, 2026By,
As we examine legacies of commemoration and ongoing discussions centered around Black History Month, we’re featuring a collection of speeches presented at the “Heritage for New America” public forum, funded by the Mississippi Committee for the Humanities (now the Mississippi Humanities Council) at Jackson State in February 1980. The forum was centered around the question,...
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COFO Civil Rights Education Center Parking Update

February 2, 2026By
The COFO Civil Rights Education Center and Gallery 1 are currently open during the John R. Lynch Street construction project! Due to the road closure, we ask that visitors park in the Short Street parking lot. Please see the instructions and map below. Please also be advised that reservations may be subject to potential changes...
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