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A Journey to Mississsippi

By John Walters on Wednesday, November 20, 2002.

Peg Dobbie and Jim Kates were young activists who went south to take part in "Freedom Summer", a turning point in the civil rights movement. "Letters From Mississippi" is a newly republished book that collects letters written by Freedom Summer Activists, including Jim and Peg. They talk about their experience and how it changed their lives. Learn more about "Letters From Mississippi" at www.zephyrpress.org.

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