Soul Sessions Jackson

Today on Soul Sessions, Stephen Brown, aka 5th Child, talks making music in Jackson, and how a pandemic eyesore has turned into a mission in his North Jackson neighborhood. Donate: https://cffms.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2519 Latest Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/6YuhFcZNBRU1PzBw2ReP0H?si=Im3a7VL2T7eb-w3YDvWYTQ Transcript: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-st...

Today on Soul Sessions, we'll revisit a conversation I had last summer with Two Mississippi Museums director Pamela D.C. Junior to learn more of about the significance of Juneteenth - plus get a glimpse of what's in store in Jackson for this year's holiday weekend.

Today on Soul Sessions, we hear from USAIBC Executive Director, Mona Nicholas, who's joining us to talk about the two-week ballet competition, held here every four years in the City With Soul.

Today on Soul Sessions, it's two-for-one. We'll start by taking a look back at the days leading up to the opening of District Donuts + Sliders + Brew at the Belhaven Town Center. Our second guest, Andy Hilton - a Belhaven resident, talked to us about a pandemic project that is a real benefit to outdoor enthusiasts.

Today on Soul Sessions, we're talking to Tori Rice, the organizer for the Mississippi Makers Fest, their second annual all-day event putting Mississippi on full display. Mississippi has such a rich history of artists, storytellers and musicians, and who better to showcase those cultural treasures than the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Today on Soul Sessions, we visit with the founder of the Bean Path, applied science manager for Amazon artificial intelligence, and founder of the Jxn Tech District, tech evangelist, Dr. Nashlie Sephus.

Yolanda Clay-Moore has a conversation with the 22nd head coach of the Jackson State University Tigers, TC Taylor. Coach Taylor talks about his lifelong preparation for this job and gives us a look at April 15th's Blue and White spring game at the Vet.

Today on Soul Sessions, we're taking you to Belhaven Town Center and one of the most unique retailers this city has ever seen. Emily Pote's Beans & Bananas - named that because of two of her kids' nicknames - is eclectic and wide-ranging in its offerings.

Today on Soul Sessions, we chat with president of the Beth Israel Congregation and Co-Chair of Jewish Cinema Mississippi, Abram Orlansky. https://jewishcinemamississippi.com/ http://bethisraelms.org https://caprimovies.com/ TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-abram-orlansky/

Mississippi Humanities Council Communications Director Kam Ridley is our guest. She has news about grant money that's up for grabs, and a look at their efforts to honor Black History Month. https://mshumanities.org TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-kam-ridley

It's been almost 60 years since civil rights leader Medgar Evers was gunned down in his Jackson driveway. Today, I'm talking with the superintendent of the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, Keena Graham. She has a powerful way of looking at what history can teach us. And, showing that working together really does work. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/staff-spotlight-keena-graham.htm...

Rashanna Newsome and Ebony Jones: ring any bells? What about Manship and Aplos? All right, now we're cooking. The ladies have broken away, with Chef Alex Eaton's blessing, to take over catering and lunch counter service at Logan Farms in Maywood Mart. And they've got big plans. Logan Farms on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loganfarmsjxn/ Transcript: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-ses...

Mary Rooks is a mom of four who once had her sights set on being a geologist in Alaska. But her husband’s family ties to the City With Soul lead them to Jackson where she has become a sought-after photographer and founder of a resource for moms, JXN Motherhood.

On today's show, Garrad Lee is one of the organizers of Priced to Move, happening this weekend at Fertile Ground Beer Company in Belhaven. The nothing over $100 art show brings local makers to holiday shoppers with a curated selection of gifts and sets the stage with DJs and live music too.

On today's show is Deputy Director of Human and Cultural Services for the City of Jackson, David Lewis. David is giving us a rundown of the upcoming Capital City Lights set for December 2 in downtown Jackson, and a look back at the city's Bicentennial celebration, coming to an end in December. CAPITAL CITY LIGHTS: https://capitalcitylights.com/ JXN BICENTENNIAL: https://200jxn.com/ TRANSCRIPT: htt...

Belhaven Singing Christmas Tree - annual holiday event by Visit Jackson

On this episode, content marketer and freelance music writer Jim Beaugez is here. Jim’s insightful look into Mississippi’s music culture brings awareness to not only the historically relevant blues genre, but, modern music like Jackson’s hip hop and rap scene, too. How Jackson, Mississippi Became a Hotbed for Southern Hip-Hop: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-jim-beaugez Beaugez on...

On today's show, she's the community liaison for the Jackson Bicentennial Celebration, a podcast host, and gal about town - Christina Spann. Christina is here to share upcoming plans for a holiday bicentennial celebration and her love for her hometown, here in Jackson.

On today's show, Conner Reeves is one of the founding partners of Fertile Ground Beer Company, a tap room and brewery located at the Belhaven Town Center in Jackson's Belhaven neighborhood. Dubbing it "Brewery 2.0," Conner says, being a third space for Jackson is a great way to build community and spark the city's next great ideas. https://fertilegroundbeer.com/ https://www.visitjackson.com/events...

On today's show, Kim Lewis is the destination development manager for Visit Jackson and a board member of Mississippi Capital City Pride. Kim's worlds collide the last weekend of the month when Capital City Pride hosts it's second annual pride weekend this year, dubbed Coming Home With Pride, a Jackson Bicentennial celebration.

The Reverand Chris Cumbest, Pastor at Wells United Methodist Church and Kathy Clem, the Executive Director of Good Samaritan Center, talk to us about WellsFest, the annual family-friendly festival held each September in Jamie Fowler Boyll Park in Jackson. After a year off and year virtual, Rev. Cumbest says they’re excited to bring this annual tradition back in person.

On today's show, Andrea Patterson is here to tell us about the Mississippi Science Fest coming up September 17. She also serves as Senior Director of Community Relations and Marketing for the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Andrea also serves in roles for the Metro Jackson Attractions Association and the media contact for the LeFleur Museum District. https://mssciencefest.org http://ww...

On today's show, Terrence Jones is the assistant athletic director of external operations and stadium management for Jackson State University. Terrence's knowledge and expertise will bring a new energy to the game day experience and ticket operations for the JSU Tigers. https://goJSUtigers.myimpacttickets.com | https://gojsutigers.com/sports/football/schedule/2022 TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjack...

On this episode, Gray Welch is the owner of Poppy Pies, a popup oven fired pizza venture specializing in Neapolitan style crust and creative flavor combinations. Gray says he sees the future of Jackson's creative class and wants to be a part of the positive change in Mississippi's capital city.

On this episode, Ellen Rodgers Daniels is the Executive Director of the Mississippi Book Festival, happening August 20. The festival, launched in August 2015 on the State Capitol grounds, continues to draw thousands to Mississippi's annual literary lawn party.