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Her journey to becoming a civil rights activist began with a tragic event that would forever change her life.
Her first husband, Medgar Evers, was a civil rights activist himself.
They both staunchly believed in the equal rights of all Americans and often organized boycotts.
In 1963, her husband was assassinated for daring to hold these beliefs and fight for change.
This did not sit well with Medgar’s wife, Myrlie.
She knew that the ruling was an injustice.
Eventually, her husband’s killer was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for his heinous crime.
The tireless activist went on to establish theMedgar and Myrlie Evers Instituteas well.
Truly words to live by.
