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Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant leader of the American Civil Rights Movement, and it became a catalyst for passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Myrlie Evers continued to promote issues of racial equality and social justice.
I stopped by and was able to also see the inside of the home. Being able to see the inside, and just imagine what that family went through gave me chills, to say the least. This is a must-see if... Read more
A very historical sight of a civil rights leader's home. The National Park Service now helps run it. I recommend going and learning more about the legacy and life of Medgar and Myrlie Evers.... Read more
Medgar And Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
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