MSM 645 Dr. Stuart Rockoff - An Inclusive History

Dr. Stuart Rockoff grew up in Houston, Texas, as the grandson of Jewish immigrants.  In this episode, he recalls how a class in Texas History led to a job with the Institute of Southern Jewish life, here in Jackson. Rockoff became the Executive Director of the Mississippi Humanities Council in 2013. He explains how the Council's commitment to inclusive storytelling impacted the Two Museums project. For everyone involved with the development of the Two Mississippi Museums, giving a complete and accurate account of our state's history was a top priority. Rockoff remembers how each word was scrutinized for truthfulness and tone. As a member of the Two Museums Review Committee, Rockoff's goal was to insure that all Mississippians could take pride in the stories being told. He discusses why inclusiveness is so important.