South Talks: "The Lebanese in Mississippi: An Oral History"

“The Lebanese in Mississippi: An Oral History” withJames G. Thomas, Jr. and Jessica Wilkerson
Wednesday, September 23 at 12:00 p.m.

James G. Thomas, Jr.’s recent work “The Lebanese in Mississippi: An Oral History” documents and interprets the lives of first- and subsequent-generation Lebanese Mississippians whose families immigrated to the state looking for a better life. Thomas and Wilkerson will discuss the origins and findings of Thomas’s study. The project can be found online at www.thelebaneseinmississippi.com.

SouthTalks is a series of events (including lectures, performances, film screenings, and panel discussions) that explores the interdisciplinary nature of Southern Studies. As a result of the current health crisis, all events will be virtual, accessible on the Center’s YouTube channel, and free to the public. Visit the Center’s website at southernstudies.olemiss.edu for up-to-date information about all Center events. Register for an event here.