Posts Tagged ‘Mississippi’
1 Year Later: Student’s Vigil Over Ole Miss Noose Goes On
In 2014, three white students put a noose around the neck of a statue commemorating the first African-American student to attend the University of Mississippi. For almost a year, student Correl Hoyle has maintained a protest in front of the statue.
Read More3 White Mississippi Men Sentenced For Hate Crimes, Including Running Over Black Man
Three white men who pleaded guilty in Mississippi to hate crimes that included a black man’s death after he was beaten and run over were sentenced in federal court on Tuesday to between seven and 50 years in prison.
Read MoreRemembering James Chaney, Voting Rights Hero and Martyr
James Chaney’s work toward racial equality, including voter rights, ultimately made him a target for racist groups.
Read MoreDeryl Dedmon Pleads Guilty In Mississippi Hate Crime Hit-And-Run Of James Craig Anderson
The Mississippi teen admits he sought out a Black man to hit with his car, leading to the death of James Craig Anderson.
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