Jackson honors James Meredith with key to the city, proclaims James Meredith Day

Civil rights icon James Meredith honored with key to city of Jackson

The civil rights icon best known for his role in integrating the University of Mississippi’s student body has been honored with a key to the city of Jackson. James Meredith, a native of Kosciusko, was honored by city officials during a commemoration dinner held on Wednesday night. Jackson Mayor John Horhn and other leaders recognized Meredith for the part he played in a larger movement to promote civil rights for Black Americans. Notably, the ev…

Jackson honors James Meredith with key to the city, proclaims James Meredith Day

James Meredith proclamation (Source: City of Jackson) JACKSON — The City of Jackson honored civil rights leader James Meredith during a commemoration dinner held Wednesday night, recognizing his major impact and the 60th anniversary of the March Against Fear. During the event, Mr. Meredith was presented with a ceremonial key to the city. Meredith, a Mississippi native, became nationally known in 1962 when he integrated the University of Mississi…