History Is Lunch: Jamila Minnicks and Jasmine Holmes, "Black Settlements and Moonrise Over New Jessup"
At noon Wednesday, February 12, author Jamila Minnicks and Jasmine, MDAH education and outreach manager, will present “Black Settlements and Moonrise Over New Jessup” as part of the History Is Lunch series. This Wednesday program will explore Black settlements like Mound Bayou and their historical significance and the challenges of researching African American genealogy. This program will take place in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums and will also stream live on the MDAH Facebook page and YouTube channel. Copies of Moonrise Over New Jessup will be available for sale with a signing to follow. For more information, contact 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.