We were thrilled when NPR's Melissa Block contacted us recently to help with stories she was creating for her Our Land series. She wanted to find stories in the Delta that weren't the typical fare. It was an honor to assist her in finding those topics.
Melissa visited the region at during early March, and the series aired not long after. If you haven't had a chance to listen yet, please visit the links below. We think you'll enjoy what she created.
The Legacy Of The Mississippi Delta Chinese
http://www.npr.org/2017/03/18/519017287/the-legacy-of-the-mississippi-delta-chinese
A Night At Red's Juke Joint in The Mississippi Delta Is A True Blues Experience
http://www.npr.org/2017/02/26/515756975/a-night-at-reds-juke-joint-in-the-mississippi-delta-is-a-true-blues-experience
Here's What's Become Of A Historic All-Black Town In the Mississippi Delta
http://www.npr.org/2017/03/08/515814287/heres-whats-become-of-a-historic-all-black-town-in-the-mississippi-delta
River Guide Wants People To Paddle The Mighty Mississippi, Not Fear It
http://www.npr.org/2017/02/25/515814130/river-guide-wants-people-to-paddle-the-mighty-mississippi-not-fear-it