Anne Moody Day Celebration

A Program Held on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, in Centreville, Miss. 

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This special program was held to honor the legacy of civil rights pioneer Anne Moody, author of Coming of Age in Mississippi. Centreville Board of Aldermen in Mississippi honored Moody on Sept. 15, 2017, by issuing a proclamation for Anne Moody Day and by unveiling the Anne Moody Street sign. The event was organized by the Anne Moody History Project of MTC/Wilkinson County Correctional Facility and the Centreville town officials. About 70 people attended the event. See the full handout/program here.

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People attending the historic Anne Moody Day Celebration on
Sept. 15, 2017, wore purple, Anne Moody's favorite color. Ribbons were prepared by WCCF employees Ruby Dixon, Jeanette Pointe, and Santhie Womack.
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For stories about the Anne Moody Day Celebration,

visit the Anne Moody page here!

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“Today’s event is about a number of things. It’s about education, history, and about attracting people here to see what Wilkinson County has produced. But that isn’t all. Today’s event is also about honor. It’s about giving honor to whom honor is due. It’s about recognizing the important sacrifice and literary contributions of the extraordinary woman, Anne Moody, who grew up right here in Centreville.” 

– Roscoe Barnes III, from the speech, "She was There: A Tribute to Anne Moody"

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For more information: 

Questions about the Anne Moody History Project may be directed to Roscoe Barnes III via email at doctorbarnes3@gmail.com or roscoebarnes3@yahoo.com For updates on Anne Moody history and the on-going work of this community service project, simply follow this blog or follow AMHP on Twitter (@AnneMoodyHP). #ComingOfAgeinMississippi