Yesterday was a day filled with celebration of the first anniversary of the Center for Black Studies at Southern Miss. Our center is the first and only approved center bringing together students, (many taking an academic minor in Black Studies) faculty, and community to advance understanding of black history, culture, achievement, and possibility. The Center is about more than just academic inquiry--it also works to directly engage participants in the life of local communities as a positive force for change.
The visit by famed TV and movie actor and activist Danny Glover, and an address from long-serving congressman Bennie Thompson were icing on the cake. What a great way to celebrate the new Center and its first year of achievements.