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LaWanda Dickens "A Morning with Mom"

In this short story, LaWanda Dickens, an educator, writer, and former journalist, reflects on an event in her life that shapes her idea...

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Lana Brown "The Jig Is Up"

Magnolia Literacy Project Spotlight: Lana Brown Series Highlighting the impact of racial inequity and inequality, poet, Lana Brown,...

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Lana Brown "Happy Feelings"

Magnolia Literacy Project Spotlight: Lana Brown Series Writer and educator, Lana Brown (a 26-year veteran in public education), inspires...

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For the Love of Farish Street & Family: 82 Years of Black Entrepreneurship & Activism in Mississippi

By LaWanda Dickens Pictured below: Jone Primm, owner of Marshall's Music and Bookstore Sitting on a time-honored foundation of Black...

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Lana Brown "PanDEMONia 2020 Style"

Magnolia Literacy Project Spotlight: Lana Brown Series Writer and educator, Lana Brown (a 26-year veteran in public education), says that...

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Randrika Henderson "Media Representation: From A Different World to The Quad"

Randrika Henderson, a graduate of Jackson State University, examines Hollywood portrayal of HBCUs in two popular television shows: A...

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The Beloved Quilt: Remembering Toni Morrison

By LaWanda Dickens This month The MLP is celebrating the life of literary icon, Toni Morrison, who died one year ago. In our remembrance...

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A Vibrant View: Mississippi on a Native Daughter’s Canvas

By LaWanda Dickens Reshonda Perryman (pictured above) designed the Jackson Icons mural, which celebrates literature, civil rights,...