# Event Details

- **Event Name**: History Is Lunch: Chandra Wise, "Unsung Pioneers: The Women Who Gave Gospel Its Voice"
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: At noon on Wednesday, March 11, Chandra Wise, pianist and music director, will share stories of the African American women whose creative genius shaped the foundation of gospel music as part of the History Is Lunch series. From Lucy Campbell of Duck Hill—the first African American woman to publish a hymn in 1919—to Dorothy Love-Coates, Roberta Martin, and Mattie Moss Clark, these women composed the soundtrack of faith and freedom for a generation. Through musical performance, stories, and historical insight, this presentation celebrates artistry, courage, and an enduring influence on America’s musical and spiritual landscape.

This free event will take place in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson and will stream live on the MDAH Facebook page and YouTube channel. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/history-is-lunch-chandra-wise-unsung-pioneers-the-women-who-gave-gospel-its-voice/200029784137856
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Jackson
- **state**: MS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Two Mississippi Museums
- **lat**: 32.301262630871
- **long**: -90.177907681338
- **full address**: Two Mississippi Museums, 222 North St,Jackson,MS,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is History Is Lunch: Chandra Wise, "Unsung Pioneers: The Women Who Gave Gospel Its Voice" being held?
  - **A:** History Is Lunch: Chandra Wise, "Unsung Pioneers: The Women Who Gave Gospel Its Voice" takes place on Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Two Mississippi Museums, 222 North St,Jackson,MS,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing History Is Lunch: Chandra Wise, "Unsung Pioneers: The Women Who Gave Gospel Its Voice"?
  - **A:** History Is Lunch: Chandra Wise, "Unsung Pioneers: The Women Who Gave Gospel Its Voice" is organized by Mississippi Department of Archives & History.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** History Is Lunch: Chandra Wise, "Unsung Pioneers: The Women Who Gave Gospel Its Voice" is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jackson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If History Is Lunch: Chandra Wise, "Unsung Pioneers: The Women Who Gave Gospel Its Voice" sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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