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Photos, Portfolios, and Videos

JUNE AND July 2023

The portfolio to the left explores various themes from the culture and history of the Mississippi Delta and its relevance to the world.

The videos below give a brief overview of topics covered in the portfolio, including interviews with the storytellers. Each video corresponds with a chapter in the written accompainment.

Featured

Preface: The Most Southern Place on Earth

"I've Never Been"

Looking Forward to Looking Back

The Mighty Mississippi

The Invisible Line: Poverty in the Delta

"This is my home, too:" Immigration Stories in the Delta

Being in Between: The Evolution of Culture

"Preachin' the Blues:" The Sounds of the Delta

The Soul of the Delta: Soul Food & Soul Music

Telling the Story of Emmett Till

The Sanctuary: Mound Bayou, MS

Civil Rights: A Living History

The Power of Commemoration: The Importance of Listening

Teaching for the Future: June Reflection

Through the Eyes of the Delta: July Reflection

June 2023 Photos

July 2023 photos

Past Workshops

2019 portfolios

The portfolios give a detailed account of the events that happened during each of the workshops. Click on the images at left to view each document. They will open in a new tab.

Flipping through a portfolio is the easiest way to get an overview of the week. If you are looking for more, scroll down to view the interactive daily reports, video content, and photos from "The Most Southern Place on Earth."

JULY 2019 DAILY REPORTS

Workshop participants introduce themselves and share what inspired them to come the the Delta.

Rev. Wheeler Parker speaks on the legacy of his cousin, Emmett Till. A workshop participant reflects on Emmett Till Murder Trial panel at the Tallahatchie County courthouse. The panel features Rev. Parker, Rev. Willie Williams, a member of the Emmett Till Memorial Commission, and Devery Anderson, author of the book Emmett Till: The Murder that Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement.

Greenville Hebrew Union Temple Board Member and Museum Curator Benji Nelken and workshop participant Andrew Levin reflect on the history of Jewish heritage in the Delta.

Participants reflect on the impact of the past week's workshop.

june 2019 daily reports

June Welcome Reception for the Most Southern Place on Earth Workshop

The first full

Participants reflect on their time in the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis

Participants of "The Most Southern Place on Earth Workshop" speak on the Blues-related activities of the day: a visit to Dockery Plantation and a visit to the B.B. King Museum.

All photos from the 2018 workshops have been posted on Dropbox. Take a look to view every event in greater detail. All photos are copyright The Delta Center, although educational or personal use is permitted.

June 2019 Photos

July 2019 Photos

2018 Portfolios

The portfolios give a detailed account of the events that happened during each of the Institutes. Click on the images at left to view each document. They will open in a new tab.

July 2018 Daily Reports

July Videos

Reflections of an Itinerant Okra

Monday Summary

The River

Senator's Place

Rainbow Connection

Bill Abel

Tuesday Summary

Wednesday Summary

Dr. David Evans

Keith Johnson

Jim Desmond

Marc Williams

Peter Gillen

Thursday Summary

Chad Spencer on Koolickles

June 2018 Daily Reports

June Videos

Monday Summary

Tuesday Summary

Wednesday Summary

Thursday Workshop

Friday Summary

All photos from the 2018 workshops have been posted on Flickr. Take a look to view every event in greater detail. All photos are copyright The Delta Center, although educational or personal use is permitted.

View photos from June 2018

View Photos from July 2018