University of Mississippi Black Student Union Protest

SOURCE npr.org
University of Mississippi students meet members of the school's Black Student Union who were jailed in 1970 for protesting token integration, comparing their demands back then to campus life today.

Key Points

  • Meeting between current students and members of the Black Student Union jailed in 1970
  • Comparison of demands for equality in 1970 to current campus environment
  • Discussion on progress and challenges in addressing racial issues

Pros

  • Reflects on historical protests for civil rights at the University of Mississippi
  • Highlights the progress made in campus life since the 1970 protest

Cons

  • May bring up sensitive topics related to racial discrimination and inequality