It didn't start with Taylor Swift or Ke$ha: women have been fighting for recognition as artists in the music industry for years. Amazing ladies like Cordell Jackson, the first woman to open her own record label and publish her own rockabilly music, show just how far women have come in entertainment. Yet her experiences, along with the experiences that female artists face today, reveal how much work is still left to do in the entertainment industry. Written by Jenna Riggle and produced by Andrew Liu. 

Cleveland, Mississippi, has gone through a change of a lifetime: just five years ago, its school district finally desegregated. By all accounts, this made the town a better place. Take a look into the heart and soul of the delta, as we dive into the repurcussions of the most controversial event in this town’s history. Written by Dyllon Martin and produced by Gordon Welch.

History is filled with extraordinary people who accomplished mind boggling heroic feats. These legends often serve as our inspiration and our teachers. This podcast seeks to examine an incredible individual who influenced Mississippi history for the better. Without him the state, and everyone who lives in it would not be able to enjoy the freedoms and luxuries that we do today. From the harbor of the Gulf coast to the ragging battlefields of the American Civil War, let's learn about Joseph Thomas Jones. Written and produced by Daniel Caton.

The life of reconstruction hero Charles Caldwell was cut short by an assassin's bullet during the 1875 election. Hear the story of his fight for racial equality--and a place in Mississippi history.

"Cultural Activist" tells the story of poet, writer, and archivist Margaret Walker Alexander who founded the first institute for African American studies in Jackson, Mississippi. It includes excerpts from her journals and follows her journey through life, displaying her struggles and triumphs. Written by Chauncy Jordan and produced by Willem Arnoldus.

You’ve already heard stories of the groundbreaking achievements of Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, and Malcom X in the fight for African American civil rights. But have you heard Richard E. Holmes’ small-town story with much bigger implications? Delve deeper into the adversity he faced and challenges he overcame as he became the first African American to integrate Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi. Written by Nicholas Popescu and produced by Jeremy Dawe and Elliot Mathers.

Richard Howorth is the owner of three local and iconic bookstores in Oxford, MS. It's one of the first places that visitors to the small college town go. Richard Howorth was also Mayor of the town and was the president of the American Booksellers Association. He has certainly left his mark on Oxford--and on Mississippi. Written and produced by Isaac Riggins and Aaron Sharp, with samples from "Morning Routine" by Ghostrifter.

Everyone has something that they like, maybe something that they love. But what happens when that thing you find comfort in becomes a crazed delusion? What happens if that thing leads you to abandon everything you have known? What if it destroys the life of those around you affected by the mess? This is the story of Paul MacLeod, who proclaimed himself the world's number Elvis fan. Written by Shonice Oswalt and produced by Makenzie Brannon.

Julia Evans Reed was an author, journalist, and humorist from Greenville, Mississippi. She often wrote about things that she enjoyed, such as cooking and entertaining, and had a gift for explaining what she knew in ways that nobody else would have considered. Her life teaches two important lessons: you do not always have to have a boring career to be successful, and you can often make a living out of the things you love. Written by Sophie Hines and produced by Andrew Liu.

Annie Hsu, a 24-year old community leader serves as an inspiration to many. Volunteering as a local Chinese church Sunday school leader at Grace Baptist Church, the lessons she teaches Asian-American youth in Mississippi reach far beyond bible verses. Written by Christina Zhang and produced by Sawyer Levenson.