Sunflower County Freedom Project

Even though I'm just now getting around to posting this blog, I want to discuss one of the biggest events of the summer (it happened last Friday). The Sunflower County Freedom Project came, and the kids gave a performance about the life of Fannie Lou Hamer. While the play was impressive, I was even more impressed by other parts of the evening.
First, we had the opportunity to look at the children's media projects. I was impressed by their ability to use technology so well (much better than me). They showed us their two PSA's and explained their projects on how the media affects young people. Their creativity and promise shined through the projects, and it became clear that they will be the future of Mississippi.
Perhaps the most striking aspect of the Freedom Project was the discipline of the children. They referred to one another as Mr. and Mrs., and they learned Tae Kwon Do in the program. I was left speechless at one point when a student leader commanded their silence, and they all instantly became quiet, putting up a fist for Black Power. That was definitely unexpected. I'm not sure if everybody else in MTC was around to see this, but I'm curious as to what their reactions would be as white people. (Better yet, how will they react when they actually get to the Delta?) Anyway, just some things to think about. If all students were like the Freedom Project kids, Mississippi would be even closer to its goal of having responsible, disciplined, and educated students.