Summary

Dr. Llewellyn Cornelius discusses James Meredith’s time in the U.S. Airforce just before attending the University of Mississippi with Mr. Meredith, Thomas Dixon, and their family members.  The time period discussed is 1957-1966. The speakers share about their experiences overseas and how it shaped them to become Civil Rights Activists.

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

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

Photo Sources 

http://www.mostfreebies.com/WorldWar2AfricanAmerican/AfricanAmericanArmyAirForces.php

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CSJ Information

Host: Llewellyn Cornelius
Email: lcornel@uga.edu

Associate Producer: Jessica Smith (UGA MSW '18)

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