Evers, Medgar Wiley

The autobiography of Medgar Evers a hero's life and legacy revealed through his writings, letters, and speeches edited and with commentaries by Myrlie Evers-Willams and Manning Marable. - New York Basic Civitas Books c2005. - xxiv, 352 p., [16] p. of plates ill. 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 327-330) and index.

Bring justice sure -- Trial by fire -- Why I live in Mississippi -- Our need for political participation -- Keep your eyes on the prize -- Taking freedom for ourselves -- I speak as a native Mississippian -- After Medgar, no more fear.

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Evers, Medgar Wiley 1925-1963.


National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.--Biography.


African American civil rights workers--Mississippi--Jackson--Biography.
African Americans--Civil rights--History--Mississippi--20th century.
Civil rights movements--History--Mississippi--20th century.
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Mississippi--Race relations.
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