University of Mississippi (integration)

The University of Mississippi's integration refers to the process of ending racial segregation by allowing Black students and faculty to attend and work at the university, which had previously been exclusively white. This historic shift gained national attention during the Civil Rights era, notably with James Meredith's 1962 enrollment, marking a significant move toward racial equality in education. Integration aimed to dismantle discriminatory policies, promote diversity, and ensure all qualified individuals had access to higher education regardless of race.