Here’s to the Week Ahead
From music to family activities, Jackson's calendar is always full of fun.
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JXN Blog
Jackson: she’s birthed many historical marks that have shaped this country and beyond.
And today, our music and museums, festivals and events, art and artists, and chefs and restaurants have plenty to say about a city on the move.
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Celebrate Black Excellence and Black History in JXN
Jackson's history as a destination central to the Civil Rights movement means that generations of exceptional Black Mississippians have contributed to make the city what it is today.
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MLK Weekend in Jackson
Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights leader who fought for equality and justice for African Americans in the United States.
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A Guide to Alex Booze’s ‘Must-See Capital City’ Experience
What does a first-timer to Jackson, Mississippi, think after a four-day visit? Ask Alexandra Booze - @EastCoastContessa – and words like "amazing," "cool," and "surprising" describe her City With Soul experience.
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The Trail to Freedom
While Mississippi is home to a vibrant, rich cultural heritage, we don’t shy away from our dark past that placed us at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement that swept the…
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Cool Off, Explore Jackson
Let’s face it: summers in Mississippi can be – swampy. We’ve compiled a list of spots to help you cool off and stay dry – and a learn more about the past…
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JUNETEENTH IN JACKSON
The City With Soul celebrates the freedom of enslaved people in the United States at the end of the Civil War - Juneteenth - with a slate of citywide events.
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Making A House A Home: Sharing the Evers Story with Keena Graham
Keena Graham always knew she wanted to wear the uniform of the National Park Service since she was 13 years old, growing up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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Brian Oliver’s Top Reasons to Visit Jackson
A trip to Jackson, Mississippi, in the spring of 2022 proved just why "The City With Soul" deserves a visit by all.
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Civil Rights Profile: Hezekiah Watkins
One can say Hezekiah Watkins' pursuit of Civil Rights has come full circle, and it all began when he was just a 13-year-old boy growing up in a quiet neighborhood in Jackson.
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Soul Sessions Podcast: Gwen Harmon
Museum veteran Gwen Harmon is “new” to Jackson, but she’s not new to the Civil Rights story.
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JXN Has That? Unexpected Finds In The Capital City
It might be easy to overlook the uniqueness of Jackson, Mississippi at first glance.
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Get Paid to Trace Your Mississippi Roots
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History will award fellowships to support individuals hoping to locate information related to their family history.
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