Alice Malsenior Walker was born on February 9, 1944, to sharecroppers in rural northeast Georgia. She was the youngest of eight children and, at a young age, was partially blinded by a BB gun. She enjoyed poetry and writing and excelled in school, later becoming her high school valedictorian. In 1961, she left small-town life to attend Spelman College in Atlanta on a … [Read more...] about Literary South: Alice Walker
Jackson
Visiting the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Located alongside the Mississippi Museum of History, the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson is a must-see museum for all Americans. The state was ground zero for some of the most significant events, both tragic and triumphant. The exhibits focus on the period from 1945 to 1970. What to See at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Opened in 2017, the Mississippi … [Read more...] about Visiting the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
The Help Filming Locations to Visit
Based on the book by Kathryn Stockett, The Help tells of an aspiring writer reckoning between her life in segregated Jackson, Mississippi, and what she knows is right. She embarks on a journey to tell the stories of the black maids that work in the community but at the cost of her relationships. The movie stars Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Allison Janney, and … [Read more...] about The Help Filming Locations to Visit
Classic Eats: Mayflower Cafe
Classic Eats is a series about old-school and beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Leave them in the comments. Opened in 1935 by Greek immigrants, The Mayflower Cafe is one of Jackson, Mississippi's longest-running eateries. It's considered by many to be the original home of "comeback sauce," a popular condiment in the South. Popular with … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Mayflower Cafe
Classic Eats: Bully’s Restaurant
Classic Eats is a series about old-school and beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Leave them in the comments. Opened in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1982, Bully's Restaurant has become a favorite for locals and visitors in search of authentic soul food. The lunchtime crowds wrap around the parking lot as many dine in and take home. Named for … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Bully’s Restaurant
