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James Meredith, still a loner, still on a mission, 50 years later

By Joe Atkins

October 1, 2012 - Today marks 50 years since James Meredith became the first black person to enter the University of Mississippi, sparking a riot that some have called "the last battle of the Civil War." Now 80, he has continued to baffle admirers and detractors throughout his life.

Southern Exposure

Contacts, Pain and Pleasure

By Laverne Zabielski

November 1, 1997 - This article originally appeared in Southern Exposure Vol. 25 No.

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James Meredith, still a loner, still on a mission, 50 years later

Contacts, Pain and Pleasure

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