JACKSON – Jackson State University presents its first “History in Conversation,” a new discussion-based series exploring institutional milestones and honoring pioneers throughout JSU’s legacy.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the first installment is “An Ode to Women’s History Month and the Trailblazer Who Documented the Institution’s First Century.” JSU historians and distinguished alumni will reflect on the journey from Natchez to Jackson and how that history continues to shape our present and inform our future.
The event will also feature an immersive exhibition showcasing original photos, artifacts and manuscripts written by Lelia G. Rhodes, Ph.D., the author of “Jackson State University: The First Hundred Years, 1877–1977.”
Read more about the book here. Guests must RSVP as seating is very limited.
What: History in Conversation: An Ode to Women’s History Month and the Trailblazer Who Documented the Institution’s First Century
Who: Robert Luckett, Ph.D., professor of history and director of the Margaret Walker Center and COFO Center at Jackson State University; Ms. Gailya Porter, a 1971 JSU graduate and retired educator and administrator in Jackson Public Schools; Ms. Angela Stewart, archivist at the Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University; and Hilliard Lackey, Ph.D., a 1965 JSU graduate and a longtime professor of urban higher education and lifelong learning at Jackson State University.
When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026; Exhibit and Gallery Presentation at Noon; Panel Discussion and Book Talk at 12:30 p.m.
Where: H.T. Sampson Library, 1st Floor Instructional Room, Jackson State University, 1400 John R. Lynch St, Jackson, MS 39217
Media Note: Please RSVP to William H. Kelly III, [email protected] for coverage.
