Mississippi: The Evers Family Story

This is season two of the Mississippi Freedom Trail Podcast, where the people who pushed for Civil Rights--and their family members--tell their stories of the role they played in the state's Civil Rights Movement. You’ll hear the real stories of people who drew from courage and persistence to make voting a reality for the Black residents of Mississippi.

In this fourth of four episodes, we hear the story of slain Civil Rights icon Medgar Evers as told by his widow Myrlie Evers-Williams and their daughter Reena Evers Everette. Trip-Planning Resources: The Mississippi Freedom Trail Visit Jackson The U.S.

Civil Rights Trail This episode features the voices and perspectives of: Myrlie Evers-Williams Reena Evers Everette The U.S. Civil Rights Trail podcast series is produced by Ingredient with Tanner Latham as Executive Producer.

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