“This year’s event will be Feb. 24-26 and is themed “Mississippi: A Tapestry of American Life.”
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“This year’s event will be Feb. 24-26 and is themed “Mississippi: A Tapestry of American Life.”
“I just fell in love with the language and wanted to learn more about the culture and community with it.”
“The museum tells the history of the Utica Institute, founded in 1903 by William Holtzclaw as a place to educate Black citizens.”
“You’re never too old to learn, but you have to know what you want to do.”
“The Montage Theater of Dance at Hinds Community College will present “Hidden Figures: The Movement of Mathematics” for four shows in February.”
“I came back to school to set an example to my son that it’s never too late to complete something that you start.”
“I really enjoy trying to help create opportunities for students to better themselves. What better way to do that than by creating scholarship opportunities for students who need them.”
“At a big university, you’re more of a number than an actual student. At Hinds, you’re a student with a name.”
“Basically, we are here trying to get some knowledge on the correct way to do things.”
“It is so important for students to find and connect to their past and explore a positive narrative about local Black contributions to public education.”
“Every instructor I encountered in my time at Hinds cared for their students deeply and truly wanted to see their students succeed.”
“Hinds supplied people who acted more like family than teachers, and I could not ask for better.”
“The power of education is that it drives our vision for a better life.”
“Hinds will award 1,220 certificates and degrees, with some students receiving more than one credential.”
“If all students had Mr. Hobson’s desire to learn and take lemons and make lemonade, the word dropout would cease to exist.”
“She is a remarkable young lady, and my life has been greatly enriched by having her be a part of it.”
“The best thing I can do is to give back and inspire teens and young adults that they have choices available in life.”
“The program is funded by a $1.3 million Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) grant by the U.S. Department of Labor and Delta Regional Authority.”
“The program changed my life,” he said. “Without it, I don’t know if I’d be working right now.”