In this episode, we dive into Mississippi history to discuss James Meredith, Richard Holmes, and both of their contributions in turning the tide for equal education in honor of Black History Month. In Emma’s Opinion Corner, she argues about if hot dogs are tacos or sandwiches and reviews Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) this week on the scene!

NAACP Defense Fund for James Meredith

Statue on University of Mississippi’s campus

The Daily Mississippian photo gallery

Reflector article by Heath Fowler about Holmes enrollment at MSU

MSU newsroom article by Phil Hearn about 50 years since Holmes’ attendance

Wikipedia page for Richard Holmes

Holmes Cultural Diversity Center website

Opinion article by MSU Chief of Communications Sid Salter for the Clarion Ledger about Holmes’ whereabouts as of 2015

Interview with Mary Stuart Masterson about her beehive experience on the set of Fried Green Tomatoes by Rebecca Angel Baer for Southern Living

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