AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHistoric First: Scott Colom’s Senate victory makes him Mississippi’s first Black U.S. senator since Reconstruction. Black voting advocates say the result reflects decades of work to expand voter access, as well as a turning point in the state’s racial history. Campus Climate: Ole Miss Chancellor Glenn Boyce says the university is investigating after a video showed students making racist gestures and noises outside Black students’ apartment. He says the behavior conflicts with campus values and the students will be held accountable. Mississippi Stories: Ole Miss hosts a free storytelling discussion Nov. 19, bringing together voices from film, music, education, philanthropy and business to explore the state’s storytelling tradition. Arts & Community: Hattiesburg’s Nuestro Arte gallery is inviting Hispanic artists to showcase their work, while Mississippi State’s State Singers are set to perform at the state music conference Nov. 16. Health & Recovery: Mississippi State and Mississippi Public Broadcasting brought people affected by opioid addiction and recovery experts together for a panel in Hattiesburg, highlighting treatment options, naloxone and efforts to reduce stigma.
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