Myrlie Evers-Williams
Journalist and civil rights activist
Born
March 17th, 1933
91 years ago
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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A prominent journalist and civil rights activist, this individual dedicated a significant portion of life to the fight for racial equality and social justice. After the assassination of her husband, Medgar Evers, in 1963, advocacy for civil rights intensified. She served as the chairman of the NAACP, becoming the first woman to hold this position. The individual also contributed to numerous publications, focusing on issues of race and justice, and was instrumental in the formation of various community and civil rights organizations. In 1996, she received the National Civil Rights Museum’s Lifetime Achievement Award, highlighting contributions to the civil rights movement.
Served as chairman of the NAACP
Received the National Civil Rights Museum’s Lifetime Achievement Award
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