LEARNING MISSISSIPPI

Learning Mississippi takes you on a journey back to the gritty reality of the 1960s, where the Moore family is just trying to navigate life through thick and thin. Times were tough in Franklin County, as Poppa Joe hustles day in and day out to keep his wife Elaine and their four kids afloat during the turbulent days of the Civil Rights Movement.

As the world shifts and evolves-moving from eight-tracks to tapes, then CDs, and now streaming-so does the fight for justice and equality. No one faced harder times than the Black community, challenging decades of oppression and striving for freedom. The Moore family's story is one of resilience amid tragedy, as they confront losses and victories, all while shaping their own narrative against a backdrop of social change.

This book vividly describes a changing time, highlighting the real struggles and successes that shaped a generation. It's a tale that resonates with today's youth, offering lessons from the past and showing that the fight for equality is far from over. Learning Mississippi is more than just a book-it's an unfolding piece of history that's bound to leave a lasting mark. A soon-to-be classic that speaks to the heart of urban life and the spirit of perseverance....