JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Community members gathered at the Two Mississippi Museums to learn about civil rights activist Bob Moses during the History Is Lunch lecture series.
Attendees of all ages came to hear about his impact on society.
Historian reflects on Moses’ influence
Charles Payne, a historian, spoke to the audience about the work Moses did for equality. He said Moses taught him lessons he still uses today.
“Personally, I think the largest impact Bob had on me is he made me understand the movement is not something way back then or way back where…for him, wherever he was, the movement was,” Payne said…