{"id":5709,"date":"2026-10-21T16:25:36","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T16:25:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/margaretwalkercenter\/?page_id=5709"},"modified":"2026-10-21T16:28:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T16:28:46","slug":"gallery-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/margaretwalkercenter\/gallery-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Gallery 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Margaret Walker & the Power of Words”<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Opened to the public in October 2025, the Margaret Walker Center’s “Margaret Walker & the Power of Words” exhibit leads visitors through Walker’s life and legacy as an author, professor, and founder. The space features a plethora of archival documents including selections of Walker’s journals, correspondence, and rare books. Additionally, thanks to interactive audio and visual components, visitors can listen to Walker reading her own pieces. A journaling corner invites guests to reflect on their personal experiences with literature, social justice, and community.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Margaret Walker & the Power of Words” is located on Jackson State University’s campus in Gallery 1 at One University Place, 1154 John R. Lynch Street, Suite 4.<\/span><\/p>\n

Schedule your free<\/strong> tour today with our<\/span> online form<\/strong><\/a><\/span>!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Driving & Parking Notice<\/span><\/h5>\n

Please note that John R. Lynch Street is currently inaccessible to vehicles due to an ongoing construction project. Guests may park in unnumbered spaces in the large parking lot at the corner of Dalton and Cleary Streets across from the Student Center and follow the sidewalk down Dalton (turning left on John R. Lynch) to the entrance of Gallery 1. Review the map below for a visual reference.<\/span><\/p>\n

Groups interested in touring Gallery 1 are also encouraged to contact the Margaret Walker Center (mwa@jsums.edu<\/strong>) in advance in to coordinate a visit.<\/span><\/p>\n

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