James Meredith Shot
n June 1966, James Meredith began a one man march against fear, from Memphis, Tennessee to Jackson, Mississippi. He was shot during the pilgrimage. The march was continued by civil rights leaders--- led by Martin Luther King, Jr. and Stokely Carmichael.
Here is a rewritten version focusing on the factual details without opinions:
In June 1966, James Meredith began a solo walk from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson, Mississippi, calling it the "March Against Fear." Meredith had previously integrated the University of Mississippi in 1962 as its first African American student.
On the second day of his march, Meredith was shot and wounded by Aubrey James Norvell, a white man. Following this incident, civil rights leaders including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Stokely Carmichael decided to continue the march.
Organizations such as the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) participated in continuing the march.
As the march progressed, it grew in size, with thousands joining along the way. The march faced opposition from segregationists and attracted national and international attention.
The march concluded on June 26, 1966, in Jackson, Mississippi. James Meredith, recovered from his injuries, rejoined for the final portion of the journey.
During the course of the march, many African Americans registered to vote. The event brought together different factions of the Civil Rights Movement and highlighted ideological differences within the movement.