The Women of NAACP: Myrlie Evers-Williams and Rosa Parks
Myrlie Evers-Williams became a young widow
who had three children to raise by herself
She heeded her late husband's last word, "take care of my children."
The assassination of Medgar Evers, a WWII veteran who wanted to see change
had a lasting impact on the Evers children, Myrlie and the rest of the country
Medgar became a sacrificial lamb, the strong and intelligent NAACP field director
Myrlie was not ready to forget the seeds her husband had planted
"Evers fought segregation of schools and public places, struggled to increase black voter registration, led business boycotts, brought attention to the murders and lynchings of Blacks, like the slaying of black teenager Emmett Till, planned protest to allow negroes access to Mississippi's public beaches...."
Myrlie raised her children and continued to work for the advancement of colored people
She became the chair of NAACP from 1995 to 1998.
She kept her promise to her husband, Medgar Evers who wanted to see change
in Jackson, Mississippi.
Through the work of many others and after many years, change has come to America
"“I am just so thankful that I have lived long enough -- and have been able to participate in -- this change," said Myrlie Evers-Williams.
Medgar Evers and Martin L. King had laid down their lives for the movement to change
During all these years, Myrlie has witnessed and kept the flames of freedom going.
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