The Magnolia Literacy Project
Poetry, Storytelling, and Meaningful Messages
By LaWanda Dickens Hannah Marie, pictured above, is the author of Name Change: The Journey of Becoming Me. Natchez, Mississippi poet,...
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The Magnolia Literacy Project
- Nov 7, 2022
- 1 min
LaWanda Dickens "A Stroll down My Ancestors' Lane"
During an autumn walk on the land where her great grandmother was raised, Dickens observed nature's imagery while delighting in the...
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The Magnolia Literacy Project
- Nov 7, 2022
- 3 min
Lana Brown "...Back in the Daze"
Magnolia Literacy Project Spotlight: Lana Brown Series Poet, Lana Brown, writes often about her roots in historic Natchez, Mississippi....
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The Magnolia Literacy Project
- Jun 20, 2022
- 2 min
Pam Johnson "Juneteenth: We Are Commanded to Love One Another"
In commemoration of the federal holiday, Juneteenth, Pam Johnson delivers a compelling appeal for Mississippi and the nation, "To pay...
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The Magnolia Literacy Project
- Jun 15, 2022
- 2 min
Erica Barnes and LaWanda Dickens “Juneteenth: Freedom Delayed, Victory Earned”
Erica Barnes collaborated with her mentor, LaWanda Dickens, to write this occasional poem for The Magnolia Literacy Project's 2022...
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The Magnolia Literacy Project
- Jun 3, 2022
- 2 min
A Young Poet’s Voice: Jada Stewart
Jackson resident, Jada Stewart, an eighth grade student at Blackburn Laboratory Middle School, attended The Magnolia Literacy Project’s...
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The Magnolia Literacy Project
- Jun 3, 2022
- 2 min
A Young Poet’s Voice: Alisson Mendez
Jackson resident, Alisson Mendez, a sixth grade student at Blackburn Laboratory Middle School, attended The Magnolia Literacy Project’s...
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The Magnolia Literacy Project
- Jun 3, 2022
- 2 min
A Young Poet’s Voice: MiAngel Gurule’
Jackson resident, MiAngel Gurule’, a sixth grade student at Blackburn Laboratory Middle School, attended The Magnolia Literacy Project’s...
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The Magnolia Literacy Project
- Jun 3, 2022
- 2 min
A Young Poet’s Voice: Lorri Bernard
Jackson resident, Lorri Bernard, an eighth grade student at Blackburn Laboratory Middle School, attended The Magnolia Literacy Project’s...
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The Magnolia Literacy Project
- Jun 3, 2022
- 2 min
A Young Poet’s Voice: Destiny Giles
Jackson resident, Destiny Giles, an eighth grade student at Blackburn Laboratory Middle School, attended The Magnolia Literacy Project’s...
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The Magnolia Literacy Project
- Jun 1, 2022
- 1 min
A Young Poet’s Voice: Olivia Stewart
Brookhaven resident, Olivia Stewart, a sixth grade honors student, attended The Magnolia Literacy Project’s (MLP) Spring 2022 Poetry...
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The Magnolia Literacy Project
- Jun 1, 2022
- 2 min
A Young Poet’s Voice: Macey Rawls
Brookhaven resident, Macey Rawls, a fourth grade recipient of awards for "Student of the Month", reading, and math, attended The Magnolia...
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The Magnolia Literacy Project
- Jun 1, 2022
- 2 min
A Young Poet’s Voice: Ava Stewart
Brookhaven resident, Ava Stewart, a ninth grade student with a 3.36 grade point average, attended The Magnolia Literacy Project’s (MLP)...
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The Magnolia Literacy Project
- Jun 1, 2022
- 2 min
A Young Poet’s Voice: Ava Stewart
Brookhaven resident, Ava Stewart, a ninth grade student with a 3.36 grade point average, attended The Magnolia Literacy Project’s (MLP)...
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The Magnolia Literacy Project
- Jun 1, 2022
- 1 min
A Young Poet’s Voice: Kyra Rollinson
Gulfport resident, Kyra Rollinson, a fourth grade student with a 4.0 grade point average, attended The Magnolia Literacy Project’s (MLP)...
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The Magnolia Literacy Project
- Jun 1, 2022
- 2 min
A Young Poet’s Voice: Kyra Rollinson
Gulfport resident, Kyra Rollinson, a fourth grade student with a 4.0 grade point average, attended The Magnolia Literacy Project’s (MLP)...
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The Magnolia Literacy Project
- Jun 1, 2022
- 2 min
A Young Writer’s Perspective: Genesis Hopson
During the spring 2022 semester, Blackburn Laboratory Middle School (a Jackson Public School) partnered with The Greater St. James M. B....
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The Magnolia Literacy Project
- Jun 1, 2022
- 3 min
A Young Writer’s Perspective: MiYunna Woodson
During the spring 2022 semester, Blackburn Laboratory Middle School (a Jackson Public School) partnered with The Greater St. James M. B....
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The Magnolia Literacy Project
- May 30, 2022
- 2 min
A Young Writer's Perspective: Cody Coleman
During the spring 2022 semester, Blackburn Laboratory Middle School (a Jackson Public School) partnered with The Greater St. James M. B....
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The Magnolia Literacy Project
- May 14, 2022
- 4 min
Lana Brown "Home Coming"
Magnolia Literacy Project Spotlight: Lana Brown Series In "Home Coming", Poet Lana Brown, a native of historic Natchez, MS, recounts...
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