www.wxxv25.com – Associated Press – 2024-12-24 07:51:00
SUMMARY: A new historical marker honoring James Meredith, the first Black student to integrate the University of Mississippi in 1962, was unveiled in his hometown of Kosciusko, Mississippi. At 91, Meredith attended the ceremony, expressing it as “the most important day” of his life. Around 85 attendees, including family members, celebrated his legacy against white supremacy. Meredith, who faced violence during his enrollment, has been recognized multiple times by the university, where Black student enrollment now stands at 10%. The marker, created with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, is located near his childhood home, marking a significant personal and historical moment.
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