Medgar Evers, a civil-rights hero who was assassinated for his efforts to register Black voters in Mississippi in the 1960’s will have a U.S Navy Ship named in his honor.
Sadly, it was Evers’ death that prompted President Kennedy to pursue a civil rights bill and began the push in Washington for equality in law.
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Medgar Evers , Died So That Blacks Could Vote , People Please Exercise Your Right To Vote . Don’t Let His Death Be In Vain .Vote Intelligently .
May Medgar Evers Rest In Peace . May Love , Wisdom , Knowledge , Understanding and Peace Be With His Family .Power To The People !