Sunflower County Freedom Project

March Madness

 Drama Troupe

           This spring break the SCFP took their drama troupe to Orlando, Florida to perform at the New Convenant Church. We did a performance of our play 5’4 Inches Forward .This play is about a very important woman called Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer. It basically tells what she went through and what she believed in. It also helps you realize that Mrs. Hamer was a independent, hardworking woman who fought for what she believed in. Not only did we perform and do an excellent job but we met a lot of people. Two of the people that we met are the people who made this trip possible. They are Mr. and Mrs. Bracey. Mr. and Mrs. Bracey helped us out a lot. If it wasn’t for them we wouldn’t be able to go all the way to California so that many people could see how talented we are. After,leavingOrlandoFlorida we went to Pass Christian to help out the people who lost their homes and everything because of Hurricane Katrina. For example, we painted a baseball field and cleaned out dishes. Then, after performing and helping others we came home to Sunflower to share our experience with family and friends like you. Thank you Shamira Weeks, 1^st year in the S C F P.

Freedom Troupe Tour 2006

This year we are doing a play on an indescribable African American woman named Fannie Lou Hamer. The name of our play is "Five  Feet Four Inches Forward." This play tells about the daily struggles that African Americans went through because some whites thought blacks weren't good  enough.Another important reason we do the play is because we have a connection with Fannie Lou Hamer. One thing is that Fannie Lou lived in Ruleville,MS and she went to the Indianola,MS court house to vote. Maybe if Fannie Lou didn't stand up for what she believed in we wouldn't know that we have the right to vote. Our performances will be:

• Friday, March 3, 2006 @ 7 p.m. @ Delta State University, Cleveland,MS  $5.00
• Saturday,March 4, 2006 @7 p.m. Jackson State University, Jackson,MS $5.00(students)$10.00(non-students)
• Sunday, March 5, 2006 @ 4 p.m. @ Greenville-Weston High School, Greenville,MS $5.00
• Thursday, March 9, 2006 @ 7 p.m. @ Lead Center, Sunflower,MS $5.00

Also, you can see that we charge prices and the reasons we do that are to raise money for trips, and also to help the Freedom Project keep going so that the students can take advantage of open opportunities.

By the way, look out for me! I will be a churchgoer, voter, and the white townsperson in the play. It's fun to play three different roles. That is another great advantage of being in the Freedom Project. In the play you are able to express yourself both dramatically and emotionally while being able to enjoy yourself.

Sincerely,
Shamira Weeks