Introducing the Anne Moody History Project

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Members of the Anne Moody History Project

From left, LaVern Taylor, committee member; Emma Taplin, secretary; 

Roscoe Barnes III, chairman; and Ruby Dixon, vice chairwoman.

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“Keeping Her Legacy Alive”

About Us

The Anne Moody History Project (AMHP) was established in March 2017 by the staff of MTC/Wilkinson County Correctional Facility (WCCF) as a community service endeavor in public history for Wilkinson and Amite Counties. Its aim is to honor Ms. Moody by promoting and helping to preserve her legacy as a noted author, civil rights pioneer, and historical figure in Mississippi. The project has the full support of Warden Jody Bradley and Management & Training Corporation (MTC).

Ms. Moody, born Essie Mae Moody on Sept. 15, 1940, was a civil rights activist and the author of Coming of Age in Mississippi (Dial, 1968). She was reared in Centreville, Miss., and later moved to Woodville, Miss.  When she died on Feb. 5, 2015, she was living in Gloster, Miss.

Our Members

The Committee for the AMHP was formed in March 2017. Its members include the Rev. Dr. Roscoe Barnes III, Ms. Emma Taplin, Mrs. Lavern Taylor, and Mrs. Ruby Dixon.

Our Mission

The AMHP’s mission is to honor Ms. Moody’s memory and keep her legacy alive through programs and activities that educate the public about her achievements as a civil rights activist, her work as an author, and her life history as a native of Mississippi. The AMHP seeks to be a source of learning for students, churches (and other religious institutions), and the general public on the significance of Ms. Moody’s historic contributions. In this capacity, it is believed, the AMHP can help to foster a better understanding of race relations and diversity in the south and other parts of the United States.

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Editor's Note: 

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