At noon on Wednesday, March 11, Chandra Wise, pianist and music director, will share stories of the African American women whose creative genius shaped the foundation of gospel music as part of the History Is Lunch series. From Lucy Campbell of Duck Hill—the first African American woman to publish a hymn in 1919—to Dorothy Love-Coates, Roberta Martin, and Mattie Moss Clark, these women composed the soundtrack of faith and freedom for a generation. Through musical performance, stories, and historical insight, this presentation celebrates artistry, courage, and an enduring influence on America’s musical and spiritual landscape. This free event will take place in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson and will stream live on the MDAH Facebook page and YouTube channel. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.
History Is Lunch: Chandra Wise, "Unsung Pioneers: The Women Who Gave Gospel Its Voice"