Storytellers: Journalists tell stories about their reporting to invite readers into a world that they have only seen from the outside. Also, community members share their own stories. It is a captivating, entertaining event that creates suspense and new connections. Mississippi Today’s featured team member is Vitamin Cea. Vitamin Cea, a Mississippi singer, writer, and rapper, is vibrant, refreshing, and in a league all her own. Her 2017 album, JoyFull Noise, is her first collection of work. It reminds us to be joyful despite the noise in life. “Cause there will be noise. “You just need to be conscious about keeping your joy intact during it.” Benjamin Saulsberry Benjamin Saulsberry was appointed Emmett Till Interpretive Center’s Museum Director in 2016. In 2016, Benjamin Saulsberry was appointed Emmett Till Interpretive Center’s Museum Director. He has also spoken at universities across the country about race, racism and racial reconciliation, including at Harvard Law 2017 and at the University of Detroit at Mercy 2019. He studied music graduate work at the University of Mississippi and Mississippi Valley State University. Merc B Williams Jackson resident Merc B. Williams, a comedian host, writer, and speaker, is shaking up Jackson. Merc B. Williams, a comedian host, writer, and speaker, is a versatile comedian who crosses all socioeconomic classes. This comedy gem is fresh from Comedy Central’s Season 2 of “Hart of the City”, created by Kevin Hart, the legendary comedian. Along with other Jackson artists, he hosts several local podcasts and web-series. If the ticket price is at all a barrier to entry, please contact us at info@mississippitoday.org and put Local Live(s) in the email subject line.
More about Local Live(s). Back Pocket co-produces this event with state and local news organizations across the nation. The Power series also includes the Miami Herald, Buckeye Flame and The Forward. A collaborative event was also produced by KHOL Jackson Hole community radio, WyoFile and Jackson Hole News and Guide.