The civil rights movement was one of the most sweeping social movements in American history and, in many ways, Mississippi was ground zero. Many of the events that captured the world's attention took place in Mississippi; many of them were shameful, and some of them developed into platforms for future action. This blog will explore the civil rights movement, how decisions by four U.S. presidents influenced its development, and how Mississippi's political leadership responded to events of the era. We will focus on how the civil rights movement was covered by the media in Mississippi as part of a journey toward deeper understanding of the politics, people, and motivations that marked this era of social unrest. Stay tuned.
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