<p>In this episode we speak with Leroy Johnson and Calvin Head about the Black farming cooperative of Mileston, which began eighty years ago as an experimental federal program that aimed to lift Delta sharecroppers out of poverty, but went on to become one of the safe havens of the Civil Rights Movement.</p>

In this episode we speak with Leroy Johnson and Calvin Head about the Black farming cooperative of Mileston, which began eighty years ago as an experimental federal program that aimed to lift Delta sharecroppers out of poverty, but went on to become one of the safe havens of the Civil Rights Movement.

S2. 6. Mileston with Leroy Johnson and Calvin Head

Speaking of Mississippi lets you hear lively conversations with authors and experts about the state's landmark moments and overlooked stories. Join host Chris Goodwin to get a historical perspective on the people, places, and events that continue to shape our state.

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S2. 6. Mileston with Leroy Johnson and Calvin Head

S2. 6. Mileston with Leroy Johnson and Calvin Head