#29 "Mississippi’s Fight with Civil Rights"
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Episode Preview -- "Mississippi’s Fight with Civil Rights"
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Episode Recording-- "Mississippi’s Fight with Civil Rights"
- Episode Number
- Students Podcasting History Episode #29
- Episode Title
- #29 "Mississippi’s Fight with Civil Rights"
- Episode Date
- April 21, 2025
- Key Words
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Civil Rights Movement, Mississippi, Brown v. Board of Education, Emmett Till, James
Meredith, Ole Miss integration, Woolworth’s sit-in, segregation, sit-in protests, Anne Moody,
Mamie Till. - Episode Introduction
- Welcome to Students Podcasting History! In Episode 3, we’re diving into 1950s and 1960s Mississippi to explore some key moments in the Civil Rights Movement. From the heartbreaking story of 14-year-old Emmett Till to James Meredith's determination to integrate Ole Miss, and the bravery of protesters at the Woolworth’s lunch counter sit-in, we’ll look at how these individuals helped spark a nationwide fight against segregation. We’ll also explore the lasting impact of these events and ask some big questions about justice and equality today. Join us as we share the stories of those who stood strong against hate and pushed America to face its own flaws.
- Hosted By
- Eliza Tyer
- Host Biography
- Eliza Tyer is a freshman at Sewanee: The University of the South, with a passion for uncovering the stories that shaped America’s history. Originally from Mississippi, her curiosity about civil rights began in her home state and has grown into a deep interest in social justice. She uses historical research and what she’s learning in class to bring important moments from the past to life for the Students Podcasting History audience. Students Podcasting History is an educational resource developed by students in Dr. Andrew Maginn’s History of the United States II course to highlight crucial movements in American History through podcasting. The students research and interpret primary and secondary sources to discuss pivotal themes, people, and events in the United States' history from 1865 through the present. Through creatively sharing these narratives and learning digital tools, these students hope to make history more accessible and exciting for the general public.
- The Show
- Students Podcasting History is an educational resource developed by students in Dr. Andrew Maginn’s History of the United States II course to highlight crucial movements in American History through podcasting. The students research and interpret primary and secondary sources to discuss pivotal themes, people, and events in the United States' history from 1865 through the present. Through creatively sharing these narratives and learning digital tools, these students hope to make history more accessible and exciting for the general public.
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The American Yawp. Accessed 4/15/25 https://www.americanyawp.com.
• Moody, Anne. Coming of Age in Mississippi. New York: Dell Publishing, 1968.
• Maginn, Andrew. “Lecture Notes on History of the United States II.” Accessed 4/15/25.
• "Coverage of Mamie Till’s Decision to Hold an Open-Casket Funeral for Her Son." Jet.
Vol. XXVI No. 16, July 23, 1964.
• Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 483 (1954).
https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/347/483/.
• Hall, Simon. “The Woolworth’s Sit-Ins.” The Historian 69, no. 3 (2007): 535–570.
• Interview with Mamie Till. “Awakenings 1954-1956 - Eyes on the Prize.” DOCUWorld,
2024, https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8rhiig
• Interview with James Meredith, “The Legacy of James Meredith.” Ole Miss News, 2012.
https://news.olemiss.edu/legacy-james-meredith/.
• Interview with Joan Trumpauer Mulholland. “Jackson Woolworth's Sit-In.” Voices of the
Civil Rights Movement, 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N29fnsI-GSU&t=7s. - Contact Information
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