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In the hot and deadly summer of 1964, the nation could not turn away from Mississippi. Over 10 memorable weeks known as Freedom Summer, more than 700 student volunteers joined with organizers and local African Americans in a historic effort to shatter the foundations of white supremacy in one of the nation's most segregated states -- even in the face of intimidation, physical violence, and death.

To explore a deeper understanding of the participation of Jewish activists in the civil and human rights movement, please view the following resources:


You can access this film via kanopy if you have a Mount Holyoke account but we will also screen it live from 12–2 pm.

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