In the summer of 2022, I held four classes about southern identity and culture through a continuing education program at University of Southern Mississippi. My talk before UUCJ will be about some of that wonderful discourse and deep reflection gained from that experience. Thomas M. Kersen, Ph.D. Interim Chair, Criminal Justice and Sociology Associate Professor … Continue reading Being Southern: Some Reflections on Some Recent Discussions

Join us as we celebrate 72 years of service to the Greater Jackson, MS area! This is a very special day. Our main presentation will be given by one of our members, Dr. Tom Kersen. The title of his talk will be: “The Hinge: The UU Church in Jackson as an Agent of Social Change.” … Continue reading The Hinge: The UU Jackson Church as a Agent of Social Change