Medgar Evers

Songs Inspired By The Civil Rights Movement

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This Day in Black History: June 12, 1963

Civil rights activist Medgar W. Evers was killed.
06/12/2020

Myrlie Evers-Williams Steps Down From NAACP Board

Evers-Williams is the widow of Medgar Evers.
02/13/2014

An Early Look at Mississippi Civil Rights and History Museums

8 Photos

MOW Diary: Still Fighting and Winning After All These Years

Ben Jealous looks back and forward on civil rights movement.
08/24/2013

Commentary: A March That Accomplished Two Huge Goals

The march looked back and forward effectively.
08/24/2013

Women of The March on Washington

13 Photos

Does the Nation Need a Modern-Day Martin Luther King?

African-Americans cannot wait for a new charismatic leader.
08/23/2013
7:55

John Lewis: Last Man Standing (Part 2)

Lewis sees new attacks on civil rights.
08/20/2013
12:41

John Lewis: Last Man Standing (Part 1)

See history through John Lewis' eyes.
08/19/2013

On Democracy: We Must Still Be Vigilant About Voting Rights

We must use every tool to maintain our rights.
08/07/2013