<strong>Reflecting Mississippi</strong> is a podcast from Mississippi Public Broadcasting and the Mississippi Humanities Council exploring the people, stories, and ideas that shape life in the Magnolia State. Through conversations with artists, scholars, community leaders, and culture bearers, the series examines Mississippi’s history, traditions, and evolving identity—connecting the past to the present in thoughtful, accessible ways. Each episode invites listeners to reflect on where we’ve been, who we are, and what Mississippi means today.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Reflecting Mississippi
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Podcast Overview
<strong>Reflecting Mississippi</strong> is a podcast from Mississippi Public Broadcasting and the Mississippi Humanities Council exploring the people, stories, and ideas that shape life in the Magnolia State. Through conversations with artists, scholars, community leaders, and culture bearers, the series examines Mississippi’s history, traditions, and evolving identity—connecting the past to the present in thoughtful, accessible ways. Each episode invites listeners to reflect on where we’ve been, who we are, and what Mississippi means today.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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2/12/2026
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July 16, 2026
Reflecting Mississippi - The Legacy of America250 in Mississippi
Brother Rogers, Tim Kyle, and Tommeia Jackson reflect on the occasion of America250 and the impact of the state’s legacy grant program. Kyle, the mayor of Kosciusko, will discuss his town’s efforts to highlight its rich history, while Jackson will describe how the historical records of the Delta Burial Corporation offer a unique lens on the history of the region’s Black community.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 23, 2026
Reflecting Mississippi - The Story of Mississippi: Conflict & Change
<p>In this episode of Reflecting Mississippi, we explore the story behind Mississippi: Conflict & Change—a groundbreaking textbook that didn’t just teach history, it challenged how Mississippi’s history was told. First published in 1974, the book offered a fuller, more honest look at the state’s past, centering the experiences of African Americans, Native Americans, women, and working people—voices often left out of traditional narratives.</p><br><p>The conversation examines how the book became controversial, rejected by the state, and ultimately the subject of a landmark legal battle over what students should learn. What emerged was more than a textbook debate—it was a struggle over truth, identity, and who gets to shape the story of Mississippi.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 16, 2026
Reflecting Mississippi - Farming Freedom: Black Land Ownership in Mississippi
<p>In this episode of Reflecting Mississippi, we explore the powerful history of Black land ownership in Mississippi through the lens of the documentary Farming Freedom. The film highlights the deep connection between farming, freedom, and identity—showing how, for generations, working the land was a source of pride, independence, and community strength.</p><br><p>The conversation also takes an honest look at how that relationship with farming has shifted over time. Because of the painful legacy of slavery and sharecropping, agriculture has, in some spaces, lost its sense of dignity—becoming something many distance themselves from rather than embrace. </p><br><p>This episode reflects on how land, labor, and legacy are deeply intertwined—and why reconnecting with that history remains vital to Mississippi’s future.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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