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Ep. 83 Medgar Evers: World War II Veteran & Civil Rights Leader
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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Medgar Evers, World War II veteran, civil rights leader, and NAACP's first field officer in Mississippi. He filed lawsuits and led initiatives to break down barriers of segregation, becoming a significant voice in fighting for civil rights and social justice before being assassinated at the age of 37.
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Manage episode 374701130 series 3298733
In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Medgar Evers, World War II veteran, civil rights leader, and NAACP's first field officer in Mississippi. He filed lawsuits and led initiatives to break down barriers of segregation, becoming a significant voice in fighting for civil rights and social justice before being assassinated at the age of 37.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lawrence-jean-louis/support140 episodes
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