Conversations with James Meredith About Ole Miss and the March on Fear Part 2

Summary

James Meredith, Thomas Dixon, and family members discuss Mr. Meredith’s transition from the Air Force to Jackson State and ultimately his time at Ole Miss and the March on Fear with Dr. Llewellyn Cornelius. Mr. Meredith also discusses discernment and coming to discover his purpose. Part 2 of 2, Part 3 of a 3-part series with James Meredith.

Credentials of Speakers

Name: James Meredith

Bio: Civil and Human Right’s Activist and Trailblazer, International Scholar, Author of  27 books including Three Years in Mississippi, Mission from God, and Will Wadsworth’s Train to Nowhere, responsible for integrating the University of Mississippi, was the first Black student to attend the University of Mississippi, Former Political Domestic Advisor, and Attorney

In 2012,  Received Harvard graduate school of education medal for education impact. On July 5th, 2016 Honored by the United States Congress for risking his life in the Walk Against Fear in 1966

Name: Thomas Dixon, Executive Director Emeritus Tacoma Urban league

http://www.blackpast.org/aaw/ddixon-thomas-1931

Bio: First Executive Director of the Tacoma Washington Urban League in 1968, served from 1968-2002 as Executive Director, helped to quell violence and win concession from the city in the Mother’s Day Disturbance, began a Black Advocacy group to urge conservatives to accept a model city grant to directed to the Hilltop area

Award: In 2016 received the Tacoma, Washington Peace Prize in honor of his 50-Year commitment to peace, justice, and diversity in Washington State

Music

Song Name: Wave

Artist: Antonio Carlos Jobim  

Copyright Company/Studio: 1971, A&M Records ‎– SP-3002, CTI Records ‎– SP-3002  

Photo Source

Host: Llewellyn Cornelius
Email: lcornel@uga.edu

Associate Producer: Jessica Smith (UGA MSW '18)

Facebook:@ugacsj
Twitter: @csjuga
Web: https://centerforsocialjustice.uga.edu/

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