Did you know Ole Miss and Mississippi State didn’t have their first Black students until 1962 and 1965?
In this episode, we dive into Mississippi history to discuss James Meredith, Richard Holmes, and both of their contributions in turning the tide for equal education in honor of Black History Month. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she argues about if hot dogs are tacos or sandwiches and reviews Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) this week on the scene!
50th anniversary for James Meredith on Ole Miss’ website
NAACP Defense Fund for James Meredith
Statue on University of Mississippi’s campus
The Daily Mississippian photo gallery
Reflector article by Heath Fowler about Holmes enrollment at MSU
MSU newsroom article by Phil Hearn about 50 years since Holmes’ attendance
Wikipedia page for Richard Holmes
Holmes Cultural Diversity Center website
Opinion article by MSU Chief of Communications Sid Salter for the Clarion Ledger about Holmes’ whereabouts as of 2015
Interview with Mary Stuart Masterson about her beehive experience on the set of Fried Green Tomatoes by Rebecca Angel Baer for Southern Living
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