Breaking Mississippi

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Divine Destiny

20230313

20230314 (R4)

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 One: Divine Destiny

Growing up in segregated Mississippi under Jim Crow laws - James Meredith's father tells his son he has a special responsibility in life.

Presenter: Jenn White

Producer: Conor Garrett

Editor: Philip Sellars

Original Music Score: Ashley Beedle and Darren Morris. Recorded @ North Street West

Audio Engineer: Gary Bawden

With special thanks to the University of Mississippi.

The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.

Jfk And The Boogeyman

20230314

20230315 (R4)

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.

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 Two: JFK and the Boogeyman

After serving nine years in the military, James Meredith has conceived a masterplan and is prepared to risk his life on it.

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 West

Archive reproduced with the kind permission of: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Mississippi State University, JFK Library, Getty Images, Huntley Film Archives, British Path退 Ltd, F.I.L.M Archives, Efootage, Historic Films, The Clarion Ledger - USA Today Network.

With special thanks to the University of Mississippi.

The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.

Rules Of Engagement

20230315

20230316 (R4)

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.

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 Three: Rules of Engagement

As the civil rights movement shakes up Mississippi and other states across the south - Meredith embarks on a fierce legal battle.

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 West

With special thanks to the University of Mississippi.

The civil rights movement is shaking up the south as Meredith begins a fierce legal battle

The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.

Blocked

20230316

20230317 (R4)

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.

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 Four: Blocked

The Supreme Court has ordered for Meredith be admitted to the University of Mississippi - but state governor Ross Barnett has other ideas

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 West

With special thanks to the University of Mississippi.

The Supreme Court order to admit Meredith to the university is openly defied.

The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.

A Call To Arms

20230317

20230318 (R4)

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.

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 Five: A Call to Arms

As increasing numbers of armed segregationists head for the Oxford campus - President Kennedy and the Mississippi Governor talk in secret.

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 West

With special thanks to the University of Mississippi.

As armed segregationists head for Oxford, President JFK and the governor talk in secret.

The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.

Battlefield Mississippi

20230320

20230321 (R4)

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.

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 Mississippi

With 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 West

With special thanks to the University of Mississippi.

The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.

No Man's Land

20230321

20230322 (R4)

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.

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 Land

As 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 West

With special thanks to the University of Mississippi.

Meredith is being relentlessly harassed and more soldiers are now on campus than students.

The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.

A Soldier's Duty

20230322

20230323 (R4)

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.

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 Duty

Meredith 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 West

With special thanks to the University of Mississippi.

Meredith's name is breaking news again as he announces he may not stay at the university.

The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.

Blood On The Highway

20230323

20230324 (R4)

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.

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 West

With special thanks to the University of Mississippi.

As Meredith walks further into civil rights history, an armed figure steps on to the road.

The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.

Fresh Hostilities

20230324

20230325 (R4)

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.

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 Hostilities

Sixty 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 West

With special thanks to the University of Mississippi.

Sixty years on, the university is engaged in a new struggle over its history and identity.

The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Divine Destiny	20230313	20230314 (R4)	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 One: Divine Destiny Growing up in segregated Mississippi under Jim Crow laws - James Meredith's father tells his son he has a special responsibility in life. Presenter: Jenn White Producer: Conor Garrett Editor: Philip Sellars Original Music Score: Ashley Beedle and Darren Morris. Recorded @ North Street West Audio Engineer: Gary Bawden With special thanks to the University of Mississippi. The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.
02	Jfk And The Boogeyman	20230314	20230315 (R4)	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 Two: JFK and the Boogeyman After serving nine years in the military, James Meredith has conceived a masterplan and is prepared to risk his life on it. 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 West Archive reproduced with the kind permission of: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Mississippi State University, JFK Library, Getty Images, Huntley Film Archives, British Path退 Ltd, F.I.L.M Archives, Efootage, Historic Films, The Clarion Ledger - USA Today Network. With special thanks to the University of Mississippi. The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.
03	Rules Of Engagement	20230315	20230316 (R4)	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 Three: Rules of Engagement As the civil rights movement shakes up Mississippi and other states across the south - Meredith embarks on a fierce legal battle. 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 West Archive reproduced with the kind permission of: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Mississippi State University, JFK Library, Getty Images, Huntley Film Archives, British Path退 Ltd, F.I.L.M Archives, Efootage, Historic Films, The Clarion Ledger - USA Today Network. With special thanks to the University of Mississippi. The civil rights movement is shaking up the south as Meredith begins a fierce legal battle The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.
04	Blocked	20230316	20230317 (R4)	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 Four: Blocked The Supreme Court has ordered for Meredith be admitted to the University of Mississippi - but state governor Ross Barnett has other ideas 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 West Archive reproduced with the kind permission of: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Mississippi State University, JFK Library, Getty Images, Huntley Film Archives, British Path退 Ltd, F.I.L.M Archives, Efootage, Historic Films, The Clarion Ledger - USA Today Network. With special thanks to the University of Mississippi. The Supreme Court order to admit Meredith to the university is openly defied. The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.
05	A Call To Arms	20230317	20230318 (R4)	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 Five: A Call to Arms As increasing numbers of armed segregationists head for the Oxford campus - President Kennedy and the Mississippi Governor talk in secret. 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 West Archive reproduced with the kind permission of: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Mississippi State University, JFK Library, Getty Images, Huntley Film Archives, British Path退 Ltd, F.I.L.M Archives, Efootage, Historic Films, The Clarion Ledger - USA Today Network. With special thanks to the University of Mississippi. As armed segregationists head for Oxford, President JFK and the governor talk in secret. The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.
06	Battlefield Mississippi	20230320	20230321 (R4)	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 Mississippi With 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 West Archive reproduced with the kind permission of: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Mississippi State University, JFK Library, Getty Images, Huntley Film Archives, British Path退 Ltd, F.I.L.M Archives, Efootage, Historic Films, The Clarion Ledger - USA Today Network. With special thanks to the University of Mississippi. The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.
07	No Man's Land	20230321	20230322 (R4)	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 Land As 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 West Archive reproduced with the kind permission of: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Mississippi State University, JFK Library, Getty Images, Huntley Film Archives, British Path退 Ltd, F.I.L.M Archives, Efootage, Historic Films, The Clarion Ledger - USA Today Network. With special thanks to the University of Mississippi. Meredith is being relentlessly harassed and more soldiers are now on campus than students. The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.
08	A Soldier's Duty	20230322	20230323 (R4)	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 Duty Meredith 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 West Archive reproduced with the kind permission of: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Mississippi State University, JFK Library, Getty Images, Huntley Film Archives, British Path退 Ltd, F.I.L.M Archives, Efootage, Historic Films, The Clarion Ledger - USA Today Network. With special thanks to the University of Mississippi. Meredith's name is breaking news again as he announces he may not stay at the university. The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.
09	Blood On The Highway	20230323	20230324 (R4)	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 West Archive reproduced with the kind permission of: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Mississippi State University, JFK Library, Getty Images, Huntley Film Archives, British Path退 Ltd, F.I.L.M Archives, Efootage, Historic Films, The Clarion Ledger - USA Today Network. With special thanks to the University of Mississippi. As Meredith walks further into civil rights history, an armed figure steps on to the road. The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.
10	Fresh Hostilities	20230324	20230325 (R4)	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 Hostilities Sixty 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 West Archive reproduced with the kind permission of: The Mississippi Department of Archives and History, Mississippi State University, JFK Library, Getty Images, Huntley Film Archives, British Path退 Ltd, F.I.L.M Archives, Efootage, Historic Films, The Clarion Ledger - USA Today Network. With special thanks to the University of Mississippi. Sixty years on, the university is engaged in a new struggle over its history and identity. The explosive inside story of one man's war against racial segregation in the 1960s.