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.
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
Photo Source
http://time.com/4356404/james-meredith-50th-anniversary-march-against-fear/
Music
Song Name: Wave
Artist: Antonio Carlos Jobim
Copyright Company/Studio: 1971, A&M Records –
SP-3002, CTI Records
– SP-3002
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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