On this date in 1925, Medgar Evers was born, in Decatur, Mississippi. He was a civil rights activist and World War II veteran who played a crucial role in the fight against segregation and racial injustice in the United States. As the first field secretary for the NAACP in Mississippi, he worked tirelessly to end voter suppression, desegregate public facilities, and seek justice for African Americans who were victims of racial violence.
Evers was assassinated on June 12, 1963, outside his home in Jackson, Mississippi, by a white supremacist. His death became a turning point in the civil rights movement, further galvanizing the fight for equality. His legacy lives on through continued efforts for civil rights and social justice.
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