Tag: Vicksburg Massacres

Mississippi Free Press and Me

Written by Ellen Morris Prewitt on November 29, 2024. Posted in Featured, Racism to Reconciliation. 10 Comments on Mississippi Free Press and Me

Yesterday, on the day of Thanksgiving in America, the Mississippi Free Press Voices published my essay, “Nearing Vicksburg: Examine What You Think is True.” I’m not going to tell y’all a lot about it, because I want you to experience it for yourself. Just know this: I’m a little Piglet when it comes to publishing anything,...

The Vicksburg Massacres Remembrance

Written by Ellen Morris Prewitt on November 8, 2024. Posted in Featured, General. 2 Comments on The Vicksburg Massacres Remembrance

In one month, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, we will have a weekend dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Vicksburg Massacres. Creating the Vicksburg Massacres Remembrance has been a collaborative, community effort. The planners include Vicksburg National Military Park, Catfish Row Museum, Bethel AME Church, Becoming Beloved Community Episcopal...