Jackson Hinds Library System

"This was Jackson, Mississippi's 1st public school for African American children. the author Richard Wright wrote Black Boy about this school. There are exhibits at the museum offering insight..."

"This library is in serious need of updating. The computers and lack of access to resource books make it a very discouraging place to go for any genealogy research. I can accomplish more at home...."

"We started with a timeline starting from the 1600s with African slaves were brought to Mississippi all the way to the present. Mr. Watson, a surviving Freedom Rider, spoke to our group. He was..."