University of Mississippi Hosts Photography Exhibition Celebrating Black Farmers and Southern Heritage
The University of Mississippi's Center for the Study of Southern Culture recently hosted a closing reception for the 'SOIL' photography exhibition by Justin Hardiman. The exhibition, curated by Mississippi artist Adrienne Domnick, honored Southern agriculture and generational Black farmers. The event, held at Barnard Observatory’s Gammill Gallery on October 8, featured Hardiman's minimalist documentary-style work and included a 'SouthTalk' discussion panel. Panelists included rice farmer Christi Bland-Miller, Annie and Annette Hollowell of Foxfire Ranch, and moderator Jermeria Skillom, the Mississippi Delta program coordinator for Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA). The PHA collaborated with SOIL to promote its mission of changing misconceptions about the Mississippi Delta through visual storytelling, highlighting communities intertwined with the land they cultivate. Skillom emphasized that the exhibition aims to reframe narratives about Black farmers, showcasing their resilience, pride, and joy, ra...
