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A reading of William Holtzclaw's autobiography, Black Man's Burden. Chapter 9. William Holtzclaw was the founder of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, a "Little Tuskegee" in rural Utica, Mississippi. His book, the first published by an African American in Mississippi, recounts his journey in establishing the school. Chapter 9 describes William H. Holtzclaw's efforts to promote Utica Instit...

In this discussion of Chapter 8 with Mrs. Magnolia Hampton, a former English professor at Utica, she highlights the historical resonance of the chapter, emphasizing the community support that eventually rallied behind the development of Utica Junior College. The conversation delves into Holtzclaw's strategic approach in seeking financial aid from northerners, particularly acknowledging the crucial...

A reading of William Holtzclaw's autobiography, Black Man's Burden. Chapter 7. William Holtzclaw was the founder of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, a "Little Tuskegee" in rural Utica, Mississippi. His book, the first published by an African American in Mississippi, recounts his journey in establishing the school. In Chapter 8 of "The Black Man’s Burden," William H. Holtzclaw reflects on...

In this engaging discussion between Jean Greene and Dr. Sophia Marshall Chapman, the focus is on Chapter 7 of William Holtzclaw's autobiography, "Black Man's Burden," written in 1915. Dr. Marshall Chapman, a former director of the teacher education preparation program at the Utica Campus of Hinds Community College, provides insightful commentary on the themes found in the chapter. They delve into...

A reading of William Holtzclaw's autobiography, Black Man's Burden. Chapter 7. William Holtzclaw was the founder of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, a "Little Tuskegee" in rural Utica, Mississippi. His book, the first published by an African American in Mississippi, recounts his journey in establishing the school. In Chapter 7 of "The Black Man's Burden," Holtzclaw reflects on the collab...

In this episode, Jean is joined by Mrs. Loretta Gandy discussing Chapter 6 of the book "Black Man's Burden." Mrs. Gandy was administrative assistant to VP Dr. George Barnes for 40 years. The chapter focuses on how Holtzclaw dealt with outside influences while building a school for Negroes in rural Mississippi. Mrs. Gandy highlights the timeless aspects of the human experience depicted in the book...

A reading of William Holtzclaw's autobiography, Black Man's Burden. Chapter 6. William Holtzclaw was the founder of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, a "Little Tuskegee" in rural Utica, Mississippi. His book, the first published by an African American in Mississippi, recounts his journey in establishing the school. In Chapter 6, William H. Holtzclaw faces skepticism and financial challeng...

In this episode, Jean is joined by Mrs. Chris Tanner Watkins, a retiree of Utica Junior College and Hinds Community College-Utica with 38 years of experience, to discuss Chapter 5 of Black Man's Burden. In this engaging conversation, Mrs. Watkins shares insights on Chapter 5 of "The Black Man's Burden," focusing on William H. Holtzclaw's remarkable journey from Snow Hill, Alabama, to Utica, Missis...

A reading of William Holtzclaw's autobiography, Black Man's Burden. Chapter 5. William Holtzclaw was the founder of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, a "Little Tuskegee" in rural Utica, Mississippi. His book, the first published by an African American in Mississippi, recounts his journey in establishing the school. Chapter 5 recounts William Holtzclaw's departure from Snow Hill, a place w...

Jean Greene and Mrs. Beverly Trimble discuss Chapter 4 of William Holtzclaw's autobiography, Black Man's Burden. Mrs. Trimble is a life-long resident of Utica and is very active in community life. In addition to serving as the WIOA director on campus, she works directly with students as the advisor for Utica's Phi Theta Kappa honor society and in the community with the Friends of Utica and through...

A reading of William Holtzclaw's autobiography, Black Man's Burden. Chapter 4. William Holtzclaw was the founder of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, a "Little Tuskegee" in rural Utica, Mississippi. His book, the first published by an African American in Mississippi, recounts his journey in establishing the school. In this chapter, Holtzclaw discusses the beginnings of his dream to start...

Jean Greene and Mrs. Denise Taylor discuss Chapter 3 of William Holtzclaw's autobiography, Black Man's Burden. Mrs. Taylor worked for many years on campus in the Dean of Students office and now serves in the college PBI office. She has deep roots in the Utica area. In this episode, Jean and Mrs. Taylor discuss the relevance of chapter 3 including a discussion of the family connections she shares w...

A reading of William Holtzclaw's autobiography, Black Man's Burden. Chapter 3. William Holtzclaw was the founder of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, a "Little Tuskegee" in rural Utica, Mississippi. His book, the first published by an African American in Mississippi, recounts his journey in establishing the school. In this chapter, Holtzclaw recounts his close relationship with Booker T....

Jean Greene and Mrs. Alma Fisher, retired director of library services at Utica, discuss Chapter 2 of William Holtzclaw's autobiography, Black Man's Burden. Mrs. Fisher is the retired Director of Library Services at Utica, grew up in the area, and is deeply invested in the Utica community. In this episode, Jean and Mrs. Fisher discuss the relevance of chapter 2 including a discussion of Mrs. Fishe...

A reading of William Holtzclaw's autobiography, Black Man's Burden. Chapter 2. William Holtzclaw was the founder of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, a "Little Tuskegee" in rural Utica, Mississippi. His book, the first published by an African American in Mississippi, recounts his journey in establishing the school. To support Sips from the Sipp and the Utica Institute Museum , visit our P...

Jean Greene and Dr. Eldridge Henderson discuss the first chapter of William Holtzclaw's autobiography, Black Man's Burden. Dr. Henderson worked on the Utica Campus for a number of years and is deeply familiar with Holtzclaw's writing and philosophy. In this episode, Jean and Dr. Henderson discuss the continued relevance of Holtzclaw's work today. Dr. Eldridge Henderson is a business owner, profess...

A reading of William Holtzclaw's autobiography, Black Man's Burden. Chapter 1. William Holtzclaw was the founder of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, a "Little Tuskegee" in rural Utica, Mississippi. His book, the first published by an African American in Mississippi, recounts his journey in establishing the school. To support Sips from the Sipp and the Utica Institute Museum , visit our P...