“Rebels: James Meredith & the Integration of Ole Miss” tells the incredible true story of one man’s mission for equality and a state that would do everything in its power to stop him.
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REBELS: James Meredith & the Integration of Ole Miss
September 26, 2012 by
On October 1st 1962, James Meredith became the first black student enrolled at the University of Mississippi. His journey to Ole Miss began with the state of Mississippi’s denial and open defiance to the federal court’s mandate of his admission and ended on the night of September 30th as thousands of armed protestors rioted againstRead the story …
James Meredith’s Family Available for Questions
September 24, 2008 by
Judith Meredith and John Meredith, the wife and son of James Meredith, are available to answer questions at 10 a.m. Friday (Sept. 26) at the University of Mississippi Civil Rights Monument between the Lyceum and the J.D. Williams Library. James Meredith was the first black student admitted to the university in 1962. For more information,Read the story …
Princeton Professor is Inaugural Speaker in Meredith Lecture Series
Ruha Benjamin to deliver keynote Oct. 2 at The Inn at Ole Miss ballroom
September 27, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Ruha Benjamin, a renowned Princeton University professor and author, is the inaugural speaker in the James H. Meredith Lecture Series on Monday (Oct. 2) at the University of Mississippi. The free event, hosted by Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, is set for 6 p.m. in the ballroom of The Inn atRead the story …
Challenge Gift Supports Equity, Honors Meredith’s Legacy
Former governor, Navy secretary Ray Mabus challenges fellow Ole Miss alumni to give
April 4, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When Ackerman native Ray Mabus and his classmates graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1969, they took with them one of the best college educations anyone could obtain. Mabus’ time as a UM student also taught him and others of his generation more difficult lessons, such as those pertaining to inequality,Read the story …
Judy Meredith Highlights ‘Blasts from the Past’ at UM Keynote
Her documentary about husband James Meredith shown earlier in day
February 19, 2023 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Recalling several African American firsts as if they happened only yesterday, Judy Meredith connected them to husband James Meredith’s journey to become the first African American student at the University of Mississippi. Before an almost standing-room-only crowd, Judy Meredith delivered the Black History Month keynote address Thursday (Feb. 16) at the university.Read the story …
Legacy Celebration Honors Meredith, African American Firsts
Alumni return to alma mater for recognition and reflection
October 4, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Memories and laughter filled the air and a few tears filled some eyes as dozens of African Americans who achieved “firsts” at the University of Mississippi returned to their alma mater for the Legacy Celebration. Drawing more than 300 people, the Friday (Sept. 30) event in the Johnson Commons Ballroom was partRead the story …
Clarion-Ledger: New Essay Collection Tells the Story of Meredith’s Enrollment
September 26, 2022 by
Essays celebrate 60th anniversary of James Meredith’s enrollment at University of Mississippi By Lauren Rhoades Oct. 1 marks the 60th anniversary of James Meredith’s 1962 enrollment at the University of Mississippi as the school’s first African-American student. “James Meredith: Breaking the Barrier,” a collection of essays edited by UM professor of journalism Kathleen Wickham, honors this historic milestone withRead the story …
Meredith Scholarship Established on 60th Anniversary of UM Integration
Alumnus creates award to honor civil rights leader, help new generations of students
September 26, 2022 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A new scholarship fund honors civil rights hero James Meredith just in time to celebrate the 60th anniversary of his 1962 integration of the University of Mississippi, a historic achievement that opened the door for thousands of other students. The James H. Meredith Legacy Scholarship Fund was established by UM alumnus Dr.Read the story …
Meet James “Blind Jim” Ivy
African-American was a beloved fixture at Ole Miss games decades ago
March 4, 2014 by
While James Meredith will always be the first African-American to attend The University of Mississippi as as a student, there was another man whose presence and influence on campus long preceded him. His name was James Ivy, but he was best known by his nickname, “Blind Jim”. For 60 years, he was a peanut venderRead the story …