Myrlie Evers-Williams

1933 – ?

Myrlie Evers-Williams is a prominent civil rights activist and the widow of Medgar Evers, a civil rights leader who was assassinated in 1963. She has dedicated her life to the pursuit of social justice, serving as the chairperson of the NAACP and advocating for voting rights, education, and equality. Evers-Williams continues to be a powerful voice for change and remembrance, ensuring that the legacy of her husband and the broader civil rights movement endures.