Barnes will serve with the new president, Dr. Rebecca
Tuuri, associate professor of history at University of Southern Mississippi.
She fills the position previously held by Will Bowlin, instructor at Northeast
Mississippi Community College, who completed his term in office.
“Roscoe Barnes III has been active in the work of the
Mississippi Historical Society and cares deeply about the history of our
state,” said Brother Rogers, secretary-treasurer of the organization. “We look
forward to benefiting from his leadership.”
Barnes said he has enjoyed serving with the society and
that the new appointment is an honor.
“I’m fortunate to be able to work with so many scholars,
historians, and students of Mississippi History,” he said. “Thanks to the
Mississippi Historical Society, I’m connecting with people throughout the state
who love Mississippi. These are people who are helping to preserve our history
while using multiple channels and resources to share this history with the
public.”
Barnes joined the society’s board of directors in 2022.
In 2023, he was named chairman of the Awards Committee.
New board members announced during the society’s 2024
meeting include Tony Bounds, Tougaloo College; Kasey Daugherty, The Max;
Heather Denné, Jackson State University; Kristi DiClemente, Mississippi
University for Women; Linda Fondren, Catfish Row Museum; and Malika Polk-Lee,
BB King Museum.
See more here: https://listenupyall.com/2024/03/01/visit-natchezs-roscoe-barnes-iii-elected-vice-president-of-the-mississippi-historical-society/
No comments:
Post a Comment