Breaking Mississippi

This is the explosive inside story of James Meredith's battle to smash the system of white supremacy in the most racially segregated state in 1960s America.By becoming the first black person to apply to the all-white university of Mississippi – Meredith will draw in the KKK and JFK – and trigger the largest number of troops ever deployed for a single disturbance on US soil. Across 10 episodes and with US public radio journalist Jenn White as our guide - James Meredith takes us from his childhood in rural Mississippi where racism runs deep – to a pivotal flashpoint in US civil rights history that will be described as the last battle of the American Civil War.This could be our last opportunity to hear James Meredith tell this story in his own words and in a way that's never been heard before. Episode Ten: Fresh HostilitiesSixty years on from James Meredith's historic integration - the University of Mississippi is engaged in a new struggle over its history and identity.Presenter: Jenn White Producer: Conor Garrett Editor: Philip Sellars Production Co-ordinator: Anne Smith Audio Engineer: Gary Bawden Original Music Score: Ashley Beedle and Darren Morris. Recorded @ North Street WestArchive reproduced with the kind permission of: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Mississippi State University, JFK Library, Getty Images, Huntley Film Archives, British Pathé Ltd, F.I.L.M Archives, Efootage, Historic Films, The Clarion Ledger – USA Today Network. With special thanks to the University of Mississippi.

This is the explosive inside story of James Meredith's battle to smash the system of white supremacy in the most racially segregated state in 1960s America.By becoming the first black person to apply to the all-white university of Mississippi – Meredith will draw in the KKK and JFK – and trigger the largest number of troops ever deployed for a single disturbance on US soil. Across 10 episodes and with US public radio journalist Jenn White as our guide - James Meredith takes us from his childhood in rural Mississippi where racism runs deep – to a pivotal flashpoint in US civil rights history that will be described as the last battle of the American Civil War.This could be our last opportunity to hear James Meredith tell this story in his own words and in a way that's never been heard before. Episode Nine: Blood on the Highway As Meredith continues a solitary walk further into civil rights history - an armed figure steps on to the side of the road.Presenter: Jenn White Producer: Conor Garrett Editor: Philip Sellars Production Co-ordinator: Anne Smith Audio Engineer: Gary Bawden Original Music Score: Ashley Beedle and Darren Morris. Recorded @ North Street WestArchive reproduced with the kind permission of: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Mississippi State University, JFK Library, Getty Images, Huntley Film Archives, British Pathé Ltd, F.I.L.M Archives, Efootage, Historic Films, The Clarion Ledger – USA Today Network. With special thanks to the University of Mississippi.

This is the explosive inside story of James Meredith's battle to smash the system of white supremacy in the most racially segregated state in 1960s America.By becoming the first black person to apply to the all-white university of Mississippi – Meredith will draw in the KKK and JFK – and trigger the largest number of troops ever deployed for a single disturbance on US soil.Across 10 episodes and with US public radio journalist Jenn White as our guide - James Meredith takes us from his childhood in rural Mississippi where racism runs deep – to a pivotal flashpoint in US civil rights history that will be described as the last battle of the American Civil War.This could be our last opportunity to hear James Meredith tell this story in his own words and in a way that's never been heard before.Episode Eight: A Soldier's DutyMeredith has noticed something is wrong with the way troops are being deployed on campus - and as he announces he may not stay on at the university - his name is breaking news once again.Presenter: Jenn White Producer: Conor Garrett Editor: Philip Sellars Production Co-ordinator: Anne Smith Audio Engineer: Gary Bawden Original Music Score: Ashley Beedle and Darren Morris. Recorded @ North Street WestArchive reproduced with the kind permission of: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Mississippi State University, JFK Library, Getty Images, Huntley Film Archives, British Pathé Ltd, F.I.L.M Archives, Efootage, Historic Films, The Clarion Ledger – USA Today Network. With special thanks to the University of Mississippi.

This is the explosive inside story of James Meredith's battle to smash the system of white supremacy in the most racially segregated state in 1960s America.By becoming the first black person to apply to the all-white university of Mississippi – Meredith will draw in the KKK and JFK – and trigger the largest number of troops ever deployed for a single disturbance on US soil. Across 10 episodes and with US public radio journalist Jenn White as our guide - James Meredith takes us from his childhood in rural Mississippi where racism runs deep – to a pivotal flashpoint in US civil rights history that will be described as the last battle of the American Civil War.This could be our last opportunity to hear James Meredith tell this story in his own words and in a way that's never been heard before. Episode Seven: No Man's LandAs the teargas clears, there are more US army troops on campus than there are students and Meredith is being subjected to relentless harassment and intimidation. Presenter: Jenn White Producer: Conor Garrett Editor: Philip Sellars Production Co-ordinator: Anne Smith Audio Engineer: Gary Bawden Original Music Score: Ashley Beedle and Darren Morris. Recorded @ North Street WestArchive reproduced with the kind permission of: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Mississippi State University, JFK Library, Getty Images, Huntley Film Archives, British Pathé Ltd, F.I.L.M Archives, Efootage, Historic Films, The Clarion Ledger – USA Today Network. With special thanks to the University of Mississippi.

This is the explosive inside story of James Meredith's battle to smash the system of white supremacy in the most racially segregated state in 1960s America.By becoming the first black person to apply to the all-white university of Mississippi – Meredith will draw in the KKK and JFK – and trigger the largest number of troops ever deployed for a single disturbance on US soil. Across 10 episodes and with US public radio journalist Jenn White as our guide - James Meredith takes us from his childhood in rural Mississippi where racism runs deep – to a pivotal flashpoint in US civil rights history that will be described as the last battle of the American Civil War.This could be our last opportunity to hear James Meredith tell this story in his own words and in a way that's never been heard before. Episode Six: Battlefield MississippiWith several hundred Federal Marshals facing a growing white mob on campus - the stage is set for what will be described as the last battle of the American Civil War. Presenter: Jenn White Producer: Conor Garrett Editor: Philip Sellars Production Co-ordinator: Anne Smith Audio Engineer: Gary Bawden Original Music Score: Ashley Beedle and Darren Morris. Recorded @ North Street WestArchive reproduced with the kind permission of: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Mississippi State University, JFK Library, Getty Images, Huntley Film Archives, British Pathé Ltd, F.I.L.M Archives, Efootage, Historic Films, The Clarion Ledger – USA Today Network. With special thanks to the University of Mississippi.