John Milton Brown & the Friars Point Coup
- colleenbuyers
- Oct 2
- 1 min read
On another note... This commemoration will be a small, informal, but powerful gathering: Sunday, 3pm. This 'coup'/almost-massacre happened right across the fields from where Mighty Roots is this weekend, and Sheriff Brown escaped through Helena, where King Biscuit is next weekend.
It's a seldom-told story of the complexity here during 'Reconstruction' after the Civil War.
There's also inspiration in the resilience and heroism of good people, and courageous acts both big and small: www.sharedexperiencesusa.com/post/johnmiltonbrown
Join us at Meraki Roasting Company this Sunday 3pm, for an hour remembering what happened here 150 years ago. John Milton Brown was Coahoma County’s first black sheriff, ousted from his position in a coup on October 5, 1875.
We’ll share the story, commemorate the event and lives lost, create time for personal reflection... and celebrate the life of Sheriff Brown together.
Everyone is welcome, free.
(With thanks to Bill Sutton, Brenda Luckett & Mark Webb for leading, and Meraki and Griot for hosting us!)
