Natchez Hosts Evening with Emmy-Winning Author Gloria Browne-Marshall

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The Natchez community is invited to a free event this Wednesday evening featuring Emmy award-winning author, scholar, and professor Gloria Browne-Marshall. The event at the 1720 Gallery will include a social hour, an interview with Browne-Marshall conducted by Joseph A.C. Smith of BlackNatchez.org, and a screening of one of Browne-Marshall's documentaries.

Why it matters

The event provides an opportunity for the Natchez community to engage with a renowned author and scholar whose work explores important social and political issues through the lens of art and activism. Browne-Marshall's visit highlights Natchez's vibrant arts and culture scene.

The details

The free event at the 1720 Gallery will begin at 6 p.m. with a community social hour featuring complimentary food and drinks. At 7 p.m., Joseph A.C. Smith will interview Browne-Marshall about her creative process and how she uses art as a form of activism. This will be followed by a screening of one of Browne-Marshall's documentaries.

• The event will take place this Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
• The social hour runs from 6 to 7 p.m.
• The interview and documentary screening begin at 7 p.m.

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