In honor of Black History Month, 16 WAPT News is recognizing important figures in Mississippi's history, including Medgar ...

Video above: Civil rights activist Medgar Wiley Evers and King of the Blues, B.B. King were given a centennial celebration for all of their contributions to Mississippi.In honor of Black History Month ...

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Her career began in 1954 as national staff field secretary and she’s worked alongside prominent civil rights and NAACP ...

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.

Jackson city leaders kicked off Black History Month at the home of civil rights icon, Medgar Evers. Celebrations included a march, rally and motorcade as city leaders say they want to make sure the ...

Her career began in 1954 as national staff field secretary and she’s worked alongside prominent civil rights and NAACP leaders, including Medgar Evers, Myrlie Evers-Williams, Vernon Jordan ...

The rapper filed a civil rights lawsuit against S&S Labor Force over the events leading up to his arrest. The company has ...

Shutterstock Walking the Mississippi Civil Rights Trail Mississippi was one of the epicenters of the civil rights struggle in ...

Check out these 11 must-see stops to help you plan your route! The Evers family moved into their home at 2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive in 1955. Medgar was a renowned Civil Rights leader, ...

The civil rights movement was a vibrant and grace-filled expression of Christian virtue as described by John Paul II. While not "big C" Catholic, King and his compatriots lived out the value of ...