The school got its nickname from the name for the student yearbook, The Ole Miss Annual. The yearbook was published for the first time in 1896. 'Ole miss' was a term slaves used to refer to the wife of a plantation owner.Aug 1, 2014
University of Mississippi initiative to stop using Ole Miss nickname because of past racist connotations draws student and alumni complaints.
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The Battle over Ole Miss: Why a flagship university has stood behind a nickname with a racist past - CNN
The Racism of “Ole Miss” Is Hiding in Plain Sight – Mother Jones
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The Battle over Ole Miss: Why a flagship university has stood behind a nickname with a racist past - CNN
The Racism of “Ole Miss” Is Hiding in Plain Sight – Mother Jones
