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James Meredith knew he was putting his life in danger in the 1960s by pursuing what he believes was his mission from God: conquering white supremacy in the segregated state
Leading up to his 90th birthday Sunday, the civil rights icon urged people to obey the Ten Commandments to reduce crime, saying older generations should lead.
James Meredith was a 29-year-old Air Force veteran in October 1962 when federal marshals escorted him past white people rioting over his enrollment as the first Black student at the University of Mississippi.
On June 25, the civil rights icon was honored on his 90th birthday at the Mississippi Capitol.
Civil rights icon James Meredith urged people to obey the Ten Commandments to reduce crime, saying older generations should lead.