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Ryan Coogler Hosts ‘Sinners’ Screening in Mississippi Town Where Film Is Set

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Ryan Coogler Hosts ‘Sinners’ Screening in Mississippi Town Where Film Is Set

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By SOPHIE BATES, Associated Press Clarksdale, Miss. (AP) — Hundreds of people packed inside a local auditorium Thursday to see the hit film “ Sinners,” set in their community and steeped in Mississippi Delta culture. The special screening of the blockbuster horror film included an appearance by Director Ryan Coogler and was made possible by a community petition. “I have family from Mississippi — my uncle, my grandfather — and I had never been un…See the Story

‘Sinners’ Shows Clarksdale’s Past. What’s Next for the Birthplace of the Blues?

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‘Sinners’ Shows Clarksdale’s Past. What’s Next for the Birthplace of the Blues?

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CLARKSDALE, MISS. – Tyler Yarbrough makes it clear. Sinners and the cultural fest that followed may have thrust Clarksdale into the national spotlight, but this moment represents the culmination of years of hard-fought progress. In as little as three weeks, community members, more than a dozen sponsors, and partners planned and executed Clarksdale Culture Capital’s Sinners fest on May 29-31. It wouldn’t have happened if residents weren’t already…See the Story

Clarksdale Pushed for a Screening of ‘Sinners’. They’re Getting One Next Week.

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Clarksdale Pushed for a Screening of ‘Sinners’. They’re Getting One Next Week.

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When Jaleesa Collins discovered that Sinners was set in her hometown, she saw it as a great opportunity to organize a public screening. The military veteran, philanthropist and entrepreneur — along with Dave “Dooney” Houston, owner of Dooney’s Barbershop and Carnival Treats — originally pitched the idea as a fundraiser for the first-ever Clarksdale Day, the committee of which they serve on. The three-day event, set for Labor Day weekend, plans t…See the Story

State Rep. Orlando Paden voted to replace Chuck Espy as Clarksdale mayor - SuperTalk Mississippi

The city of Clarksdale now has a new leader following the announcement by Democratic Mayor Chuck Espy that he would not be seeking a third term. State Rep. Orlando Paden, after securing the Democratic nomination in a runoff against Bubba O’Keefe, came out victorious over independent challengers Scotty Meredith and Milton Gardner on Tuesday to occupy the Delta city’s mayoral office. According to numbers from the Clarksdale Press Register, Paden e…Clarksdale · Clarksdale Read Article

One Man's Effort to Bring 'Sinners' to Residents of the Town Where It Takes Place

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The movie Sinners takes place in Clarksdale, Miss., but its residents can't watch it without leaving town. Now the movie is coming to them.Lifestyle · Bühl See the Story

The Story Of Little Junior Parker’s ‘Mystery Train’

In late 1953, “Mystery Train” was recorded by a band led by Herman Parker. Herman, better known as “Little Junior,” grew up in Clarksdale, Mississippi during the 1930s. After working with Howlin’ Wolf’s band he formed his own group, the Blues Flames, in 1952. “Mystery Train” was the follow-up to “Feelin’ Good,” his Sun debut. “Mystery Train” has its roots in an old folk song called “Worried Man Blues” that the Carter Family recorded in 1930. Tha…Clarksdale · Clarksdale Read Article

Local Museum Admission Free for Active Duty Family Members

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) -- A local museum is offering free admission for active military families until this fall. The Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor on West Wood Street announced that they are participating in this year's national Blue Star Program, which offers free admission to active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families, to select museums. On average, more than 2,000 museu…Clarksdale · Clarksdale See the Story

'Sinners': The Blues-Sucking Vampire

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NEWS ANALYSIS. Ryan Coogler's grand spectacle film serves as a unique reflection on cultural appropriation.Clarksdale · Clarksdale See the Story

Strike a match, strike a chord: “Sinners” and the blues as sanctuary

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The official movie poster for “Sinners.” The movie has captivated worldwide audiences by exploring the tolls of racial inequality, refusing to ignore the ever-surmounting presence of prejudice in America while still offering viewers a beacon of hope. PUBLIC DOMAIN Warning: This review contains spoilers! There is always a price to pay. A thrilling introspective on the impacts of blues, American evangelical values and Black perseverance, “Sinners…Racism · Clarksdale See the Story

Go Inside the Making of Ryan Coogler’s Vampire Thriller, ‘Sinners’

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The Clarksdale, Mississippi–set blockbuster was actually filmed in another Southern localeClarksdale · Clarksdale See the Story

Watching out for Daddy’s baby girl

When Shondra May was kidnapped, raped, and murdered here in Forest my wife and I lived just about as far away from these parts as one can get and still be in Mississippi. I had taken my first job out of college at The Clarksdale Press Register newspaper, and Danny, was teaching school at Clarksdale’s Presbyterian Day School.Clarksdale · Clarksdale Read Article

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