Hamilton Herald Masthead

Editorial


Front Page - Friday, January 18, 2013

Bessie Smith hosting ‘We Shall Not Be Moved’




In time for the holiday celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Bessie Smith Cultural Center is hosting “We Shall Not Be Moved,” a traveling exhibition developed by the Tennessee State Museum. On display through February, the exhibit provides an intimate look at the role Tennessee students, including students from Howard High School in Chattanooga, played in shaping the modern Civil Rights movement. The exhibit lifts these important foot soldiers to their rightful place in history, telling their story through relevant artifacts, powerful photographic images and audio-visual media. Visitors will leave with an understanding of African American life during Jim Crow that provided the background for the sit-ins, how students were recruited and organized for the purpose of non-violent protest, and how their efforts facilitated permanent social change. Bessie Smith is open Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. Admission prices are $7 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and students, and $3 for children ages 6 through 12. (David Laprad)