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‘America’s Music’: National Folk Festival Brings Multicultural Talent to Mississippi for Three-Year Stretch

by Aliyah Veal May 28, 2024November 14, 2025

The National Council for Traditional Arts will hold its annual National Folk Festival in Jackson, Miss., from 2025 to 2027.

Black and white photo of Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till

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Biden Establishing Emmett Till, Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

by Ashton Pittman July 24, 2023June 11, 2024

Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till-Mobley

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U.S. Congress Awards Gold Medal To Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley

by Kayode Crown December 26, 2022June 25, 2025

Three men including Bobby Rush break ground for the National R&B Hall of Fame

‘Disneyland of Music’: Basketball Player Brings R&B Hall of Fame Museum to Marks

by Aliyah Veal October 24, 2022June 12, 2024

‘Slippin’ Through the Cracks’: Bobby Rush Musical Captures Storied Career in the Blues

by Sherry Lucas August 5, 2022June 12, 2024