1. Juneteenth in Mississippi: June 19, 1865, is recognized as Juneteenth, the day when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and declared that all enslaved individuals in the state were to be set free. This announcement effectively marked the end of slavery in the United States, and the day has since been recognized as a time to celebrate Black freedom and empowerment. Mississippi was one of the states where Juneteenth celebrations and observances became popular in the years after the Civil War.

2. Mississippi ratifies the 13th Amendment: On June 19, 1865, the state of Mississippi ratified the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which officially abolished slavery and involuntary servitude throughout the United States. Although President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation two years earlier, this amendment made freedom a permanent condition for all enslaved individuals in the country.

3. Philadelphia, Mississippi, civil rights murders: On June 19, 1964, three civil rights workers - Michael Schwerner, James Chaney, and Andrew Goodman - were abducted and murdered by members of the Ku Klux Klan in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Schwerner and Chaney were both working for the Congress of Racial Equality and had been investigating the burning of a black church in the area, while Goodman was a volunteer from New York. Their deaths became a rallying cry for the civil rights movement and helped spur the federal government to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

4. The Neshoba County Fair: The Neshoba County Fair is an annual event held in Philadelphia, Mississippi, and is one of the largest and oldest fairs of its kind in the state. The fair began in 1889 as a way to showcase the region's agriculture and livestock, and has since grown to include political speeches, beauty pageants, and live music performances. The fair is held each year in late July and early August, and is known for its distinctive "Fairtime Cakes" and other traditional foods.

5. Mississippi Native American tribes: Mississippi is home to several Native American tribes, including the Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Natchez nations. These tribes have a long and rich history in the state, dating back thousands of years, and have contributed significantly to Mississippi's culture and heritage. Today, many Native Americans in Mississippi continue to work to preserve their traditions and way of life, and advocate for greater representation and recognition in state and national politics.