In this issue: the list of SouthTalks events for spring, a Southern Studies alum puts his degree to work researching New Orleans street names, and Zaire Love interviews Brian Foster about his new book. Click here to access the full publication and read about news from the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. …
Monthly Archives: January 2021
SouthTalks return for Spring
Community activism is the highlight of the series Community activism is once again the focus of the SouthTalks series presented by the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi. All SouthTalks events, which include lectures, performances, film screenings and panel discussions exploring the interdisciplinary nature of Southern studies, will be …
Living Blues highlights Mike Wheeler, Stevie J, and John “Blues” Boyd in latest issue
Living Blues #270 features Chicago bluesman Mike Wheeler. The guitarist has been building a career for himself for over 30 years. He plays his blues with ease and an obvious joy in what he is doing. Jackson, Mississippi–based Stevie J has been a go-to guitarist for gospel bands and blues acts in the City with …
Two Virtual Open Houses planned for January 2021
Two Southern Studies virtual open houses are planned for this month. The first option is Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. CST and the second option is Friday, Jan. 22 at 1 p.m. CST. Both events are opportunities for people to ask questions and learn more about the graduate programs at the Center for the …