i must confess, that in all of my blogging about the locales that my trip will take me to, i have left out a few. if there happens to be a day that contains two or three visits, i will occassionally single out only one to blog about. but, my conscience has gotten the better of me, so here i am attempting to right my wrongs. below will be all of the stops that are left-or have been left out- before we fly to washington, d.c.
winter institute for racial reconciliation at UM: from mississippi's tainted racial past came this institute named after former mississippi governor william winter. located on the ole miss campus, its goals and aims are evident in many of the things that take place not only on campus but also in our state. the student group one mississippi has done much over the past school year to unite students from all backgrounds in this group. this will be a very unique way for the koreans to witness the progress that our state has made.
north mississippi hill country picnic: i've never heard of this before this trip, but then again, this is the reason that i am researching. and i have just found something that truly makes me excited. as i have professed earlier, i love the blues. and this visit to potts camp, ms, is only going to allow me to hear more. some of my favorite bands (north mississippi hill country revue) will be playing as well as many well known artists of the area. sounds like a great day of great music.
korean presbyterian church: as this church doesn't have a website, i cant find much about it. but, i think this is going to be an amazing tool and testament to the unification that people of all races and nationalities experience under Christ's love. if anyone knows about this church, i'd love to hear about it.
lunch with william winter: the former governor mentioned above will be an interesting person to meet. i'm looking forward to hearing his viewpoints and insights into today's politics.
mississippi developemnt authority: rural development is so crucial to the economy of our small towns and our state. as i hope to possibly be a future mayor of my home town, i know that this visit will offer much to learn. mississippi is home to a nissan plant and future toyota plant, and the mda was critical in having these businesses placed here. this will be insightful to koreans and mississippians who benefit from its efforts.
mississippi state legislature: last but not least in our visit to the state will be a stop at the legislature. our legislature can get very heated and is, sadly at some times, much like a carnival. whether this day turns out for the latter or former, the state capital is a great place to spend the day.
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