Introduction
Inspired by Brandon Stanton’s Humans of New York, Humans of the Delta seeks to spotlight people of consequence in the Mississippi Delta today, from blues musicians to farmers, physicians to politicians. The individuals profiled in this digital collection come from towns across the Delta, including Clarksdale, Mound Bayou, Cleveland, Rosedale, and Greenwood.
These are their stories.
Trailer
Humans of the Delta was created by Tanya Wan and Simon Vizithum, Community Storytelling and Preservation interns at the Delta Center for Culture and Learning at Delta State University in the summer of 2025.
We are profoundly indebted to Ms. Lee Aylward and Dr. Mandy Truman at the Delta Center for their kindness and support. We are thankful to the Robertson Scholars Leadership Program for the opportunity to live, listen, and learn here in the Mississippi Delta.
The deepest of thanks to every individual who, with true Southern hospitality, graciously welcomed us into their home and shared their story of love and service in the Delta.
Text by Tanya Wan. Photography and videography by Simon Vizithum.
