Photos: Eighth of May Emancipation Celebration
Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science junior Samantha Anderson of Terry sings “Feeling Good” during the annual Eighth of May Emancipation Celebration at Sandfield Cemetery Tuesday. The production of the MSMS African-American History class and MSMS Voices in Harmony choir performed historical stories and songs that explored 19th- and early-20th-century African-American leaders in Columbus and the surrounding area.
MSMS students to bring local history to life for Eighth of May
For about an hour on Tuesday at Sandfield Cemetery, Mississippi School of Mathematics and Science senior Tija Johnson will become Luisa Boulden.