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The space in between: Finding common ground at the Confederate rally

Jenna Bernstein and Qadree Williams argued in front of the Confederate monument in the Oxford Square just after the protest on Saturday afternoon, voices raised. “If you have respect for your culture,

February 25, 2019

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One says it’s hate. The other says it’s heritage. After Saturday’s protest, the debate about Confederate iconography continues

Behind a wall of Confederate battle flags and politically charged signs, the statue stands clasping a musket and casting his gaze down the streets of Oxford’s Square. Roughly a mile away, another

February 25, 2019

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Counterprotester charged with disorderly conduct

The University Police Department arrested Sam Abel, who was protesting against the Confederate groups on campus Saturday. UPD charged Abel with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. “No one was injured,” UPD Chief

February 25, 2019

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Oxford, University community react to protests

Neo-Confederate activists organized on the Square and marched onto the Ole Miss campus on Saturday to protest the removal of Confederate symbols from the area. Community members gathered along the path of

February 25, 2019

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Gallery: Pro-Confederate, counterprotest groups march on Ole Miss campus

Following a demonstration in the Oxford Square, neo-Confederate activists marched to the Ole Miss campus on Wednesday, ending at the Confederate monument in the Circle. The protesters were met by approximately 50

February 23, 2019

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Anti-Confederate protest changes location amid student safety concerns

Organizers of a counterprotest in response to the pro-Confederate rally planned for Saturday have moved their event from the Circle to the Jackson Avenue Center to ensure the safety of participants. Vice

February 20, 2019

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Protesting the protest: students, administration respond

Students and community members have organized a counterprotest against the rally planned by Confederate 901 and the Hiwaymen. The counterprotest’s leader plans for the march to be just as large as the

February 20, 2019

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