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Jun 21, 2023Liked by Louise Haynes

Thank you, Louise, for bringing this part of my life history back to me. There’s a lot I’ve forgotten or never knew under the headlines. A fine, brave man he was.

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Yes, he was. He was a leader who hasn't received enough notice, nor has his wife, Myrlie Evers-Williams. At 90, she is still at the forefront of those working toward bringing more equity and justice in American society.

There is an excellent interview with her at:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/myrlie-evers-opens-up-marriage-civil-rights-icon-medgar-evers-after-his-murder-took-up-his-fight/

Another important video from NBC:

https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/myrlie-evers-williams-joy-reid-medgar-evers-assassination-mississippi-rcna88950

Myrlie Evers-Williams is a strong, eloquent, black woman of great dignity and determination. We have a lot to learn from her and from Medgar.

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Thanks, Louise. Will check out these links.

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