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Freedom Summer volunteer recalls fight for Black vote

Freedom Summer volunteer recalls fight for Black vote
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MSMS students to portray 160 years of Black history for Eighth of May

Almost 60 years ago, 20-year-old Marvin Griffin joined the efforts of the Council of Federated Organizations during Freedom Summer. He and his cohorts fought to help Black citizens overcome poll taxes and literacy tests and register to vote, while facing harassment, threats and possible arrest.

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Meridian to mark Heidelberg with Read In

Meridian residents are encouraged to celebrate the life and legacy of one of the Queen City’s most impactful women Monday by taking part in the fourth annual “Miss Polly” Glover

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Terror, Murder, Jim Crow Laws: Inside Mississippi s Voting Rights Fight

Black Mississippians’ right to vote has constantly been under threat. A recent bill that would restore voting rights to thousands died.

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Terror, Murder, Jim Crow Laws: Inside Mississippi s Voting Rights Fight

Terror, Murder, Jim Crow Laws: Inside Mississippi s Voting Rights Fight
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