‘Medgar Evers at 100’ Commemorates Civil Rights Legacy in Jackson, MS
Written by Site Hub on July 3, 2025
A four-day event in Jackson, Mississippi, honored what would have been the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Medgar Evers. Held at the Jackson Convention Complex, the “Medgar Evers at 100” celebration featured panels, workshops, and reflections from activists, students, and Evers’ family. His daughter Reena Evers-Everette and other civil rights leaders spoke on his legacy in voter rights, desegregation, and Black empowerment. Students from Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn attended, emphasizing the importance of connecting past struggles with current activism. Events will continue at the Two Mississippi Museums with a special birthday celebration.
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Source: NPR
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