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Reflecting Mississippi

Reflecting Mississippi

Written by: Mississippi Humanities Council
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 Reflecting Mississippi 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.

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Episodes
  • Reflecting Mississippi - Hidden Histories: Uncovering the Unusual Stories of Mississippi's Past

    Reflecting Mississippi - Hidden Histories: Uncovering the Unusual Stories of Mississippi's Past
    Feb 19 2026
    Beneath Mississippi’s familiar landmarks and well-known narratives lies a deeper layer of stories—unexpected, overlooked, and often untold. In this episode of Reflecting Mississippi, we explore the hidden corners of the state’s past, uncovering the people, places, and moments that challenge what we think we know about Mississippi history.

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    57 mins
  • Reflecting Mississippi - B. Brian Foster

    Reflecting Mississippi - B. Brian Foster
    Feb 12 2026
    In this episode of Reflecting Mississippi, B. Brian Foster joins Mississippi Humanities Council Executive Director Stuart Rockoff to discuss We Make, his documentary created with Ethan Payne about Siggers High School—an all-Black school that served the Shannon, Mississippi community from roughly 1940 to 1970, originally known as Shannon Colored School. Foster reflects on the power of preserving local history, the legacy of segregated education, and how storytelling helps communities reclaim and honor their past. Together, the conversation explores memory, identity, and the importance of documenting the lived experiences that continue to shape Mississippi today.

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    57 mins
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