Queer Mississippi: Oral History Presentations and Exhibit Students from Southern Studies 560, Introduction to Oral History: LGBTQ Histories in Mississippi, will share their work to document local queer histories. Presentations will take the form of film, poetry, and performance. 7 PM, Burns-Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center
April 26
End of Year Reception Noon, 206 Farley
Ideas on Tap – What Do We Commemorate and Why? Sponsored by: Mississippi Humanities Council Chair: Graham Bodie, School of Journalism Panelists: Charles Ross, Cynthia Gardner, Anne Twitty, Alysia Steele In this panel, we want to expand the conversation from specific monuments or symbols to a broader consideration of the question of commemoration. How do we decide which events and people to commemorate? Why do we do so? What is the purpose of commemoration, and what are its implications? 5:30 PM, Proud Larry’s
April 28
LOU Pride Collective Gayla Come celebrate people from Mississippi who are doing important work to create inclusive, supportive LGBTQ+ spaces and communities! The LOU Pride Collective (comprised of UM student LGBTQ+ groups Queer People of Color, UM Pride Network, and OUTGrads) is hosting a cocktail hour from 8-9pm, an awards ceremony from 9-9:30pm, and a dance party from 9:30-midnight. Suggested dress is formal, and there will be a cash bar on site. Tickets 8 -Midnight, Powerhouse Community Arts Center
