Posts tagged Citizen’s Commission on Unity
Cultures of Jackson: 2nd Annual Jackson International Food and Art Festival
Cultures of Jackson: 2nd Annual Jackson International Food and Art Festival

Tranquil excitement, an exotic assortment of colors, and upbeat music greets my senses as I walk through downtown Jackson. I can't make out the words of the deep melody that I hear, but it reminds me of the Turkish music so dear to my heart. Walking through the streets of East Main and Highland, I feel more like I am back in Mexico City or Istanbul rather than West Tennessee.

Read More
StoriesCultures of JacksonJackson TN, Tennessee, Cultures of Jackson, Melissa Hardman, event, culture, international, Hannah Russell, downtown Jackson, food, music, International Food and Art Festival, festival, art, the arts, language, annual, parade, Madison County, heritage, dance, global, Jackson State Community College, storytelling, history, immigrant, Citizen’s Commission on Unity, Mayor Jerry Gist, community, unity, diversity, Mayor Jimmy Harris, Joel Newman, West Tennessee Business Resource Center, Dr. Sandra Dee, Eduardo Morales, Jackson Fire Department, Jackson Police Department, Season of Unity, Dr. Jean Marie Walls, family, Kimberly Chavers, A Night of Storytelling, A Night of Storytelling Spring 2016