The Firsts

Episode 14 of the On the Scene podcast, hosted by On the Scene Podcast, titled "The Firsts" was published on February 24, 2022 and runs 35 minutes.

February 24, 2022 ·35m · On the Scene

Summary

Did you know Ole Miss and Mississippi State didn’t have their first Black students until 1962 and 1965? 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! 50th anniversary for James Meredith on Ole Miss’ website 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 Follow your dreams and follow us on social media! Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok: @onthescenepod Heather’s Instagram: @hheatherrhea — Twitter: @JournalistHRH Emma’s Instagram: @emmadotson — Twitter: @emma_dotson3 Send us an email if you’d like to guest star or sponsor the pod: [email protected] Find the Reflector online! reflector-online.com Instagram, Twitter: @reflectoronline Facebook: The Reflector

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