Statue of James Meredith
34°21′54.7″N 89°32′11.9″W / 34.365194°N 89.536639°W | |
Location | University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi, United States |
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Material | Bronze |
Dedicated date | October 1, 2006 |
Dedicated to | James Meredith |
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History
Background
Dedication
This statue honoring Meredith was
A 2018 article in The Daily Mississippian claims that Meredith was opposed to the statue from the time of its erection, arguing that both that statue and the Confederate Monument on the campus should be removed. However, after attending the 2018 Black Alumni Reunion, his position on the statue has changed.[5][6]
Vandalism
In the early morning of February 16, 2014,
Design
The life-size
James H. Meredith, / a Mississippi native of Kosciusko, / stepped into the pages of / history on October 1, 1962 / when he opened the doors to / higher education at the / University of Mississippi and in / the South. As a major figure in / the American civil rights / movement, he helped lead the / way to justice and equality / for all citizens.
The statue is approximately 100 yards (91 m) from the Confederate Monument on the university's campus,[4] between the Lyceum Building and the J. D. Williams Library.[5][12]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Ole Miss frat shuttered in wake of noose incident". CBS News. CBS. Associated Press. April 18, 2014. Archived from the original on March 9, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ a b Dave, Paresh (February 20, 2014). "Ole Miss frats condemn noosing of James Meredith statue". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on January 19, 2017. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Monument Recalls University of Mississippi's Integration". Jet. 110 (15). Johnson Publishing Company: 6. October 16, 2006 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b c d e f "Ole Miss dedicates civil rights statue". Deseret News. Deseret News Publishing Company. Associated Press. October 2, 2006. Archived from the original on March 11, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ a b Russell, Kimberly (March 5, 2018). "James Meredith has change of heart about his memorial statue after attending Black Alumni Reunion". The Daily Mississippian. Archived from the original on October 28, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ Maxey, Ron (March 6, 2018). "James Meredith comes to embrace statue honoring him on Ole Miss campus". The Clarion-Ledger. Gannett. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ Roberts, Diane (February 21, 2014). "The James Meredith statue noose is another sign we're not post-racial". The Guardian. Archived from the original on August 9, 2019. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ a b c Dave, Paresh (February 18, 2014). "Vandals put noose on Ole Miss statue of James Meredith; he speaks out". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on December 5, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ a b Fieldstadt, Elisha (February 21, 2014). "Students Who Vandalized James Meredith Statue Refuse Questioning". NBC News. NBC. Archived from the original on December 5, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ Whaley, Natelege (April 18, 2014). "Ole Miss Fraternity Shut Down for Noose Tying Incident". BET. Archived from the original on September 26, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ Hilton, Mark (April 18, 2017). "Civil Rights Monument". Historical Marker Database. Archived from the original on October 18, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ Gambrel, Ashley (October 17, 2015). "James Meredith statue still meaningful nine years after campus installation". Oxford Stories. University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media. Archived from the original on December 4, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
Further reading
- from the original on March 11, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.