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James Howard Meredith (born June 25, 1933) is an American civil rights activist, writer, political adviser, and United States Air Force veteran who became, in 1962, the first African-American student admitted to the racially segregated University of Mississippi after the intervention of the federal government (an event that was a flashpoint in the civil rights movement). [1]
On his 90th birthday on Sunday, Meredith said older generations should lead the way. James Meredith risked his life doing civil rights work. At 90, he says religion can help cut crime
Gary Nelson (October 6, 1934 – May 25, 2022) was an American television and film director. He directed many television series, including Get Smart, Gunsmoke, Have Gun – Will Travel, The Patty Duke Show, Gilligan's Island and Happy Days.
Meredith was performing in stock until she was spotted at the Pasadena Playhouse by George Burns, who cast her in several small roles on The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show [3] beginning in 1955. Through mid-1957, she appeared in small roles on a number of TV shows (including Burns and Allen ) billed under her real name of Judi Boutin.
Civil rights icon James Meredith fell outside the Mississippi Capitol on Sunday at an event marking his 90th birthday, but he suffered no visible injuries and was resting comfortably at home later.
Oct. 3—The mention of James Meredith evokes an array of reactions from people, ranging from respect to consternation to "that man is crazy as a June bug." Meredith has heard them all. He says ...
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Civil rights activist James Meredith grimaces in pain as he pulls himself across Highway 51 after being shot in Hernando, Mississippi, during his March Against Fear. AP Photo/Jack Thornell ...