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"Joy-Ann Reid Explores the Enduring Legacy of Medgar and Myrlie Evers"
history-civil-rights-movement1 year ago

"Joy-Ann Reid Explores the Enduring Legacy of Medgar and Myrlie Evers"

MSNBC host Joy-Ann Reid discusses her new book "Medgar And Myrlie," which explores the legacy and marriage of civil rights activists Medgar and Myrlie Evers. The book portrays their love story in the context of their fight for civil rights in Mississippi, shedding light on Medgar Evers' significant contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and the challenges faced by the couple. The interview delves into their early lives, their activism, and the tensions within their marriage, providing insights into their personal and public struggles during a pivotal period in American history.

Medgar Evers' Legacy Lives On Through His Family's Fight for Justice.
civil-rights2 years ago

Medgar Evers' Legacy Lives On Through His Family's Fight for Justice.

Myrlie Evers, the wife of civil rights icon Medgar Evers, opens up about their marriage and his murder in an exclusive interview with CBS News. After his death, she carried on his fight for racial equality and achieved success in her own right, fueled by the need for vengeance. She has used hatred as a tool to move ahead, but has also been fighting it for much of her life. Myrlie recently celebrated her 90th birthday and hopes to never lose the will to fight for what she believes in.