“Raised in the Sipp,” powered by the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi, is a podcast hosted by comedienne, musician, and Mississippi native Rita Brent. Each episode will uplift powerful voices and stories in Mississippi of people committed, connected to and invested in Mississippi, working to improve the state for the benefit of women and girls.
On the heels of the historic flag change in Mississippi, Musician-Comedienne - Influencer, Rita Brent, presents "Raised in the Sipp," filmed inside the state-of-the-art, Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. The Jackson, MS - based, awe-inspiring institution features striking exhibitions of the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting countless activists who fought for justice and equality. In the song, Brent details her race-related childhood experiences, reflects on Mississippi's civil rights history and icons, while expressing hope for her home state's future.
"Raised in the Sipp" is a meaningful and expressive upbeat anthem for the State of Mississippi commemorating its difficult past but envisioning its promising future. The song, written by Brent, is intended to inform, inspire, and unite anyone who was raised in or has roots in Mississippi.
