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Tubman Museum honors Macon musician Jimmy Mills

The Tubman Museum will honor Jimmy Mills for his musical talent and his community activism Friday evening.

Before African American Music Appreciation Month ends, the Tubman Museum will honor Jimmy Mills for his musical talent and his involvement in the community. Longtime friend and fraternity brother William Bryant Sr. says this celebration is long overdue.

Bryant says, "You knew that was Jimmy Mills' group because of the way they were dressed, their discipline, and the sound."

Mills has been in the music scene for over 60 years. He taught choral music at Southwest High School.

Mills says African American Music Appreciation Month is special to him because people can learn about jazz music.

"Jazz is beginning to be recognized as it should have been a long time ago," says Mills.

His wife of 52 years, Florine Mills, says her favorite performance of his was in New York City.

Florine says, "He had his group there from Southwest High School and there they won first place."

Music has helped Mills through some roadblocks. He is a prostate cancer survivor. Now he spreads awareness through his organization called Iron Men's Health Fair Inc.

A portion of the donations from Friday's event will go to the American Cancer Society.

Bryant says, "They make sure that especially African American men know the facts about prostate cancer."

Mills says he's looking forward to the music and to spending the evening in a historic museum. Mills played music for people for many years, but now, they will play for him.

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