Press Coverage
This is a presentation of the press coverage that the Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument Committee has received for the proposed monument project. Coverage has been provided by newspapers, radio, bloggers, and online news organizations. Stories about the project are also being shared as video on YouTube.
NEWSPAPERS AND RADIO
Mississippi-Born Sculptor Memorializes African American Union Troops In Natchez
May 15, 2023
By Virginia Sciolino
Mississippi Free Press
Agreement signed for 8,000 names of US Colored Troops to be placed on Mississippi monument dedicated to Civil War African Americans
May 5, 2023
Magnolia State Live (and The Natchez Democrat)
The Natchez Democrat
Preservation panel OKs bluff location for U.S. Colored Troops monument
March 23, 2023
By Jan Griffey
The Natchez Democrat
Natchez Monument Committee Selects MC Alum to Create Stunning U.S. Colored Troops Memorial
February 17, 2023
Mississippi College University News
U.S. Colored Troops monument committee chooses design; aldermen agree to apply for grant to help pay for it
Dec. 14, 2022
By Jan Griffey
The Natchez Democrat
The Civil War and Natchez U.S. Colored Troops
Dec. 13, 2022
By Deborah Fountain
Black Perspectives
Sculptor unveils potential designs for U.S. Colored Troops monument
October 6, 2022
By Jan Griffey
The Natchez Democrat
Sculptor Thomas J. Warren's radio interview
Oct. 5, 2022
By Desare Frazier
Mississippi Edition on MPB Think Radio
Thomas J. Warren and his team are designing the Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument.
Interview begins at 10:30 minute mark.
Community meeting with chosen designer of U.S. Colored Troops monument set for Oct. 4
September 14, 2022
By Roscoe Barnes
Special to The Natchez Democrat
U.S. Colored Troops monument committee chooses designer
August 25, 2022
By Jan Griffey
The Natchez Democrat
The Bluff City Post: Natchez Bluff at Madison and Broadway Selected as Site for Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument
March 25 – April 8, 2022
Roscoe Barnes
The Bluff City Post
Concordia Sentinel: Site Selected for Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Concordia Sentinel
Alcorn celebrates Black History Month with program on Natchez U.S. Colored Troops
Published Monday, March 14, 2022
By Staff Reports
The Natchez Democrat
Bluff site selected for U.S. Colored Troops Monument
Published Friday, March 11, 2022
By Jan Griffey
The Natchez Democrat
SWMCCL Presents From Slavery to Freedom: The Story of the Natchez U.S. Colored Troops
February 27, 2022
By Inesha Jackson
ASU Campus Chronicle
The Bluff City Post: Natchez U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) Monument Project Garners National Attention for Black History Month 2022
February 11 – 25, 2022
Deborah Fountain
Opinion: American heroes -- Dr. King and the U.S. Colored Troops
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022
Essay by Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson
The Natchez Democrat
News of Natchez USCT Monument Website Featured in The Woodville Republican
Monday, Dec. 27, 2021
The Woodville Republican
Concordia Sentinel: Wreaths Across America: Presentation a First for Civil War Servicemen
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021
Concordia Sentinel
Natchez U.S. Colored Troops honored in Wreaths Across America Ceremony
Monday, Dec. 20, 2021
The Natchez Democrat
U.S. Colored Troops In Natchez Now Acknowledged, May Soon Have Monument
By Aliyah Veal
Nov. 23, 2021
Colored Troops monument committee narrows potential sites to eight Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 By Jan Griffey
Eight Natchez sites considered for Black Union soldiers monument / ListenUpYall.com John Mott Coffey Nov. 11, 2021
Roscoe Barnes III and Robert Pernell discuss the community meeting on the Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument project / ListenUpYall.com Rosco on the Radio Nov. 10, 2021
Community input sought Nov. 10 for U.S. Colored Troops Monument Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 By Jan Griffey
The Natchez Democrat: Natchez Monument Committee offers tips for identifying descendants of U.S. Colored Troops By Roscoe Barnes SPECIAL TO THE NATCHEZ DEMOCRAT Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021
Natchez Monument Committee looking to identify descendants of U.S. Colored Troops By Roscoe Barnes III Special to the Democrat Wednesday, July 14, 2021
From the Mayor’s Desk: It’s time we honor our U.S. Colored Troops By Mayor Dan Gibson Thursday, April 8, 2021
U.S. Colored Troops monument proposed for Natchez Memorial Park Wednesday, April 7, 2021 By Sabrina Simms Robertson
VIDEO PRESENTATIONS
Report on Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument Design Dec. 13, 2022
US Colored Troops Monument Public Forum Oct. 4, 2022
Natchez Bluff at Madison and Broadway Selected as Site for Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument Board of Aldermen meeting on Friday, March 11, 2022
Alcorn State University Celebrates Black History Month 2022 with Program on Natchez U.S. Colored Troops
Alcorn State University Celebrates Black History Month 2022 with Program on Natchez U.S. Colored Troops
Monday, March 7, 2022
Forks of the Road: 2nd largest domestic slave market in the Deep South
Published: Feb. 14, 2022
WLBT Channel 3
By Patrice Clark
Creating the Memorial for the USCT of Natchez, MS w/Deborah Fountain
Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022
Genealogy Adventures Live
Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Honored in Wreaths Across America Ceremony
Friday, Dec. 17, 2021
Roscoe Reporting
Volunteers decorate graves of Unknown Soldiers, US Colored Troops at Natchez National Cemetery
Friday, Dec. 17, 2021
By Hunter Cloud
The Natchez Democrat
Updates on Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument Project at Chamber Friday Forum (Dec. 3, 2021) Dec 13, 2021
Robert Pernell Reports on Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument Project Nov 24, 2021
Today's Public Meeting on Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument Project Nov. 10, 2021
Announcement: Community Meeting for Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument Project Nov. 8, 2021
Natchez Renewal Radio! WTYJ the BEAT!
Nov. 9, 2021
At the 5:05 minute mark, Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson discusses the community meeting on the Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument project set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, at the Natchez Convention Center.
BLOGS
Community Meeting Announced for Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument Project
September 23, 2022
Roscoe Barnes Media
Mississippi Native Thomas J. Warren Picked to Design Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument
August 29, 2022
Roscoe Reporting
Guest Speakers for Natchez Kiwanis Club
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Roscoe Reporting
Natchez USCT Monument Committee Issues Official ‘Request for Qualifications and Proposal’
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Roscoe Reporting
The Dixon Makes Donation to Natchez USCT Monument Project
Monday, May 2, 2022
Roscoe Reporting
Alcorn State University Celebrates Black History Month with Program on Natchez U.S. Colored Troops
Monday, March 7, 2022
Roscoe Reporting
Natchez USCT Monument Committee Launches Official Website
Friday, Dec. 17, 2021
Roscoe Reporting
Natchez Miss. Considers New Monument to USCT Who Protected City From Confederate Attacks By Patrick Young The Reconstruction Era Nov. 28, 2021
Letter of Thanks to Our Local Community By Robert Pernell Chairman, Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument Committee Roscoe Reporting Nov. 19, 2021
Promotional Flyer for 'Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument' Meeting Oct. 28, 2021 Roscoe Reporting
Natchez Plans to Honor USCT Oct. 26, 2021 Visit Napac
Radio Visit for Interview on Natchez U.S. Colored Troops Monument Project Oct. 1, 2021 Roscoe Reporting