James Meredith

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Meaning

United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)

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Integration of Mississippi universities, 1956–65 James Meredith walking to class accompanied by U.S. marshals. Source: Internet

RIO RANCHO, N.M. — A new documentary is diving into the complicated, and sometimes contradictory life of James Meredith, a Black civil rights figure who helped change Mississippi. Source: Internet

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — A new documentary is diving into the complicated, and sometimes contradictory life of James Meredith, a Black civil rights figure who helped change Mississippi. Source: Internet

Canterbury also finished fourth in the under-12 teams event and third in the under-16 event under the guidance of coach James Meredith. Source: Internet

One of his most daring assignments was in 1962 when he was smuggled into the University of Mississippi when James Meredith became the first African-American to enrol there - amid vehemently racist protests. Source: Internet

NEIL Harris says he is delighted for Tim Cahill and James Meredith after the pair were included in Australia's 23-man squad for the World Cup. Source: Internet

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