'Sinners' Put Clarksdale on the Map. Locals Used It to Build Unity.

'Sinners' Put Clarksdale on the Map. Locals Used It to Build Unity.

CLARKSDALE, Mississippi — Dave Houston still can’t believe what he helped bring to life in his hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi. For three days last week, he, along with a small committee, hosted the first ever Clarksdale Day Festival to unify the city and celebrate the culture, history, and traditions of the people who live in the place known affectionately as the birthplace of the Blues. The idea picked up momentum after local organizers br…