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"Mound Bayou: The Promise Land, 1887-2010" is at the Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center through June 30.

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Mound Bayou, Revisited

The story of Mound Bayou, Miss., is as improbable as it is inspiring. In 1887, former slaves founded the town in the Mississippi Delta wilderness as a haven for former …

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