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Myrlie Evers opens up about her marriage to civil rights icon Medgar Evers. After his murder, she took up his fight.

Por: CBS News Politics June 12, 2023

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Monday marks 60 years since civil rights activist Medgar Evers was gunned down in front of his Mississippi home while his three children and wife, Myrlie Evers, were feet away.His murder ignited a firestorm in Myrlie, who told CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King that for a while, hatred kept her going after his death. She later rebuilt her life and went on to achieve success, fueled by the need for vengeance. Now, at 90, she says, I hope I never... + full article



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