Date of Award
2013
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Journalism
First Advisor
Nancy Dupont
Second Advisor
Debora H. Wenger
Third Advisor
Brad Schultz
Relational Format
dissertation/thesis
Abstract
With the University of Mississippi having a deep and somewhat negative history with racial tension, the sole purpose of this study was to figure out if Ben Williams, the first African American varsity football player experienced any issues with racism while he attended school. Over the years Williams has stated that no issues have come about because of his race. After interviewing Ben Williams and over 10 others for the thesis project documentary entitled "The Ole Miss Black Athlete,” it can be predicted that Williams didn't receive any racial tension on the campus of Ole Miss from the media or student body, faculty and staff. Although racial tensions were present at the time between whites and blacks, Williams never had issues because of his personality and athletic ability.
Recommended Citation
Rook, Brandon Christopher, "Big Ben: The Gentle Rebel" (2013). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1056.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/1056
Concentration/Emphasis
Track: Academic