John Hodges and the Legends Trust Fund
John O. Hodges, Greenwood native and author of Delta Fragments: The Recollections of a Sharecropper’s Son, is not only a powerful voice preserving the stories of the Mississippi Delta, but also a generous supporter of its future.
Through the Legends Trust Fund—an endowment he established with the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi—Hodges honors the rich cultural heritage of the region while investing in its long-term growth. His commitment ensures that the legacies of Delta storytellers, educators, and changemakers will continue to inspire for generations to come.