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Sunday Screening of Farming Freedom: The Inspiring Story of Black Land Ownership in Mississippi

Join us for a screening of Farming Freedom: The Inspiring Story of Black Land Ownership in Mississippi at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 22, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums. Directed by Kayla Thomas, this 90-minute film tells the story of African American farmers in Mississippi and their struggle for land ownership after enslavement through the present day. Following the screening, a panel will take place featuring moderator Howard Ballou, director Kayla Thomas, Henry Harris, and Tamu Green of SR1 Agriculture and Food Science Department. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.