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
http://www.mostfreebies.com/WorldWar2AfricanAmerican/Large/african-americans-wwii-048.jpg
CSJ Information
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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