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Woodworth Chapel: Tougaloo College’s Symbol of Hope and Change
Woodworth Chapel has always been a place of solace for the Black community.
Kamel King’s Mission: Keeping Mississippi Talent at Home
Entertainment attorney Kamel King, son of legendary promoter Lee King, is on a mission to keep Mississippi's musical talent from being exploited by outside industry players.
From Teen Dreams to Guitar Paradise: Patrick Harkins’ Musical Journey
Patrick Harkins transformed his teenage dream of owning a Gibson Les Paul into Fondren Guitars, Jackson's premier destination where vintage instruments hang like art pieces and music education thrives.
Building on Legacy: Mary Sanders and Damien Cavicchi’s Investment in Jackson’s Future
When Mary Sanders Ferriss Cavicchi and Damien Cavicchi decided to take over two of Jackson's most beloved institutions—Campbell's Bakery and Hal & Mal's—it wasn't just a business decision. It was a bet…
Maleah Dawn: Jackson’s Genre-Bending Songstress
Charisma and the self-expression of true feelings give Maleah Briggs the encouragement she needs to be Maleah Dawn on stage, a confident representation of profound music in Jackson.
Jade Adams: Jackson Musician Blending Blues, R&B, and Flute
Flutes aren’t common in blues music, but Jackson’s own Jade Adams embraces the unexpected.
Rhythm of Home: John Hart Geary
John Hart Geary has taken a winding path, one that led from Jackson to Nashville and eventually brought him back home. It’s clear his creative roots were always here.
Woolworth Sit-In was the Most Violent of More Than 300 Sit-Ins to End Segregation
On May 28, 1963, three young activists staged a sit-in at the whites-only Woolworth’s counter in downtown Jackson—an act met with brutal violence and national attention.
Bass Lines and Lifelines: Raphael Semmes
From childhood jam sessions to international stages, Raphael Semmes has been shaping Jackson’s jazz scene for decades.
Feel-Good Frequencies: Landon Carter-Price
Landon Carter-Price walked into a major gospel awards show thinking he’d just be “cute and walk around”—then walked out a winner.
Civil Rights History: Jackson State University
Before it became Jackson State University, it was Jackson College—founded to educate the formerly enslaved and rooted in a corridor that would become a cradle of Civil Rights history.
Musical Rule Breaker: Twurt
When TWURT plays, it’s not from a stage high above the crowd—it’s from the sidewalk, face to face with strangers and their unfiltered reactions.
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