1. 1960's and the Civil Rights Movement
On October 1st, 1962 he became the first black student to enroll into the University of Mississippi. Prior to his admittance into the university he was rejected multiple times. ... District Court, alleging that the sole reason that James Meredith had been denied acceptance into this university was due to the color of his skin. ... This of course sparked riots and violence followed as many protested his presence at the university. ... So successful that his son even went on to graduate from the University of Mississippi as the most outstanding doctoral student in the School of Business Adminis...
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