In honor of Black History Month, 16 WAPT News is recognizing important figures in Mississippi's history, including Medgar ...
Medgar Evers' death became a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, sparking nationwide protests and pushing civil rights to the frontline of the world.
He was sent to prison in his '70s. Medgar Evers once said, "You can kill a man, but you can't kill an idea." His fight for justice and equality continued long after his death.Evers's family carried ...