Artists interested in showcasing their talent at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson are encouraged to apply for the annual MLK Night of Culture program that will be held on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2025. Applications are open for those who would like to perform spoken word, sing, dance, or perform an artistic piece. This year’s theme focuses on the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in honor of the 60th anniversary of its passage. This program is made possible by generous funding from FedEx and will be streamed live on the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum's Facebook page. The deadline for submissions is Sunday, December 15! Apply at https://bit.ly/3Cv0lXA.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s involvement in Mississippi includes attending the funeral of NAACP state field secretary Medgar Evers in 1963, visiting Greenwood in support of Mississippi Freedom Summer in 1964, and testifying in support of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party during the 1964 Democratic National Convention.
For more information, call 601-576-6781 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.