As schools, corporations, and government agencies all over the country celebrate Juneteenth, the commemoration of the ending of slavery, many will be reminded of and saturated with horrific stories that black people had to face before and after they were freed. Unfortunately, this will be the only part of history that is likely to be shared: the violent hostility and mistreatment towards blacks, and the little or no economic and educational opportunities they faced.
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African-American history is living history, building upon what has been established as well as establishing new blocks to build upon. Mississippi is profoundly rich in African-American history, being “ground zero” for so much of our collective experiences.
As we say farewell to 2021’s African-American History Month, we here at
The Mississippi Link give a special salute to seven Living Legends among us, those who have been in the trenches for decades and still pushing forward their progressive boundaries.
These Mississippians are reflective of the resilience of our collective heritage. The Hon. Constance Iona Slaughter-Harvey describes it this way:
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