Born of Conviction and the Millsaps Controversy
In early 1958 Mississippi Methodists faced calls for Millsaps College to state its stance on integration. Bishop Marvin Franklin defended academic freedom while critics labeled it a subversive stance. By January 1963 twenty eight Methodist Misfits drew further attention after issuing a controversial statement titled Born of Conviction.
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A Book Review on Periwinkle and Freedom Train
A critical look at a Dorothy Sterling book with strong bibliography and historical references. The reviewer notes accessible writing for readers who learned to read early while praising Crichlow’s illustrations and the work’s educational value for young audiences. The piece cautions against overblown rhetoric about liberty and warns that the evil of slavery persists in attitude and language.
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Dorothy Sterling
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Barnard Colleges
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Abraham Lincoln
Mississippi ministers vow church led stance on race and schooling
A group of Mississippi Methodist ministers declare a public stance on race, communism, and public education. They affirm church authority, opposition to segregation closure of schools, and support for public education funding, citing official church teachings and scripture.
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Jesus Christ
Methodist Council of Bishops
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Joseph C. WA
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Rod Entrekin
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Wilton Carter
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