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Mississippi: All Eyes on Mississippi
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In this episode, “All Eyes on Mississippi,” we explore some of the most well-known events that occurred in Mississippi during the Civil Rights Movement. The notoriety of these events spread the awareness of what was happening in the state and influenced people to get involved.
It features Jackson State University historian Robert Luckett, Benjamin Saulsberry of the Emmett Till Interpretive Center, University of Alabama media historian George Daniels, Mississippi state senator and civil rights foot soldier David Jordan, Josh Parshall of the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life, Wellesley College historian Brenna Wynn Greer, and investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell.
After listening to the podcast, follow the actual Mississippi Freedom Trail that traces the entire state. Go to https://visitmississippi.org/ or https://civilrightstrail.com/ where you can begin planning your trip.
24 episodes
Manage episode 324602150 series 3335349
In this episode, “All Eyes on Mississippi,” we explore some of the most well-known events that occurred in Mississippi during the Civil Rights Movement. The notoriety of these events spread the awareness of what was happening in the state and influenced people to get involved.
It features Jackson State University historian Robert Luckett, Benjamin Saulsberry of the Emmett Till Interpretive Center, University of Alabama media historian George Daniels, Mississippi state senator and civil rights foot soldier David Jordan, Josh Parshall of the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life, Wellesley College historian Brenna Wynn Greer, and investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell.
After listening to the podcast, follow the actual Mississippi Freedom Trail that traces the entire state. Go to https://visitmississippi.org/ or https://civilrightstrail.com/ where you can begin planning your trip.
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