Had to visit our good Brother's Alma Matter. This is also…read morewhere Joan Mulholland made history as the first white student to integrate Tougaloo College, a historically Black college in the early 1960s. Tougaloo College became a safe haven for civil rights activists, with campus leaders like Medgar Evers organizing meetings at the Chapel.

Quintessential Historically Black College University. Located in Tougaloo, Mississippi (neighboring…read moreJackson). It has deep roots in post-Civil War education for freed slaves. Originally chartered in 1871, it became a crucial hub for the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s and provided a safe haven for civil rights activists and community leaders.

Really enjoyed our afternoon visit to this museum. Their…read morepermanent collection was well displayed and diverse. Oil paintings, fiber art, photography and multimedia were places thoughtfully in multiple first floor galleries. Beautiful landscaping and gardens in the back of the museum. Warning- The parking lot on the side of the museum is the back or utility side and is not well kept or attractive - but the museum is delightful.

I'm not sure what I was expecting when I first visited this museum, whatever it was it definitely…read moreexceeded those expectations. The museum was so great. Wonderful display of contemporary art in a spacious space, with much more room for more shows in my opinion. The staff was exceptional, knowledgeable, and helpful. This museum doesn't seem to get so much love, foot traffic was low. So please definitely check it out and show them some love. In addition, its a very COVID safe location to feel comfortable as you take in some art. It's a free museum, except for special exhibits, which is also a plus. This is street and lot parking in the vicinity so there shouldn't be much issues in that area. Great location for a solo outing or a date in my opinion.

Fat Cat Art Café is such a fun place if you're looking for a unique date idea or just want a…read morerelaxing solo craft day. They have a huge variety of pottery pieces to choose from, including small figurines for kids, egg plates, bowls, mugs, coasters, ornaments, and plenty of other options. I've only done the pottery painting, but they also offer other art activities, including pottery wheels, canvas painting, and more. With the pottery painting, you choose your piece, paint it however you want, and leave it with them to be fired in the kiln. The turnaround time has always been pretty quick, no longer than a week in my experience. When you come back, you find your finished piece on the shelves with the other completed customer projects right by the front door. There are several cats that roam around the building while you're painting, which obviously fits the Fat Cat name and makes the experience unique. I've found the prices to be fair. It's a casual, creative place where you can easily spend a couple of hours. Definitely a fun option when you want something different to do! The staff is also helpful and will give you advice if you ask.

It was absolutely amazing. My boyfriend and I spent around 2.5-3 hours here. I don't remember the…read morewoman's name but you could tell she enjoy what she does and she absolutely loves those cats. The only thing is I wish they had different size pallets for different size projects, however that didn't take away from my experience at all just got me some extra steps for my day. We did 3 different projects, one bigger plate, a vase, and a tiny cow skull which resulted in being a little under $100. I would recommend this for anyone, as a solo day, a date, with a group of friends or with family. They were also having a small pottery throwing class while I was there, and I think I'll be looking into some of those. Thank you Fat Cat!!

Nice campus, some of the teachers don't care about their job or students but most do. Wasn't sure…read moreabout attending because of the reviews but now that I attend the school I would recommend

If you're considering taking a class at Holmes, just run. Run far, far away…read more After recently graduating from a real life 4 year university, I decided to take a history class at Holmes just for my own interest. The tuition was cheap and they offered an online version so I thought, why not? I was so wrong. This one $250 class has turned into a nightmare. I have yet to deal with one person at HCC who is a smart, competent person. This includes their counselors/advisors, records department, head of e-learning, testing department, and my online professor. This has been my experience with each of the following, in brief: 1. Counselor/Advisor -- Refused to accept test scores from other schools which exempted me from various prerequisites, even though the class in which I wanted to enroll had no prerequisite requirements. Also refused to send test scores from Holmes to other colleges so that I might enroll elsewhere. Keep in mind that I PAID to take those tests. 2. Records Department -- Insisted that I was an out of state resident because I attended college in another state. Never mind that I never became a resident of that other state, and still have my MS driver's license. Never mind that I have paid taxes in MS for the past 5 years since I became eligible to file. I was finally able to sign an affidavit to prove my residency. A week later they sent me a bill for Out of State tuition. 3. Head of E-learning -- I called to complain about my professor, after never hearing a response when I tried to contact her personally. So far I've left 3 voice mail messages for the head of e-learning. No response. 4. Testing Department -- Their online proctored test system was down, so I called a week prior to my test closing date. Left a message. Sent an email. Finally was called back the day before my test closed. The head of the testing department left a nasty voice mail accusing me of being irresponsible. Out of his good graces, I was allowed to test "even though they were completely booked." When I arrived to take my test, the computer terminals were more than half empty. 5. Online Professor -- I would be astonished if this woman holds a high school diploma, let alone a college degree. Her notes are atrocious -- grammatically and factually. And this is history we're talking about here so facts are kind of important. She regularly misspells common words, and confuses elementary words with their alternate counter parts. For example, on my FINAL EXAM, when discussing the higher court system, she regularly spelled it "HIRE COURT." This school is one of the reasons Mississippi is 40th in education. It's a complete joke. Don't waste your time or your money.