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"Joy-Ann Reid Explores the Enduring Legacy of Medgar and Myrlie Evers"

MSNBC host Joy-Ann Reid discusses her new book "Medgar And Myrlie," which explores the legacy and marriage of civil rights activists Medgar and Myrlie Evers. The book portrays their love story in the context of their fight for civil rights in Mississippi, shedding light on Medgar Evers' significant contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and the challenges faced by the couple. The interview delves into their early lives, their activism, and the tensions within their marriage, providing insights into their personal and public struggles during a pivotal period in American history.

2 years ago•Source: NPR

"Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events: Celebrations Across the Nation"

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3.7 min•2 years ago

"Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events: Celebrations Across the Nation"

Martin Luther King Jr.'s views were once considered radical by much of white America, including the government, and he was the subject of FBI surveillance. Despite this, he is now widely lauded as a hero for his nonviolent crusade against racial injustice. The fight to establish MLK Day as a federal holiday was a long one, eventually succeeding in 1986, and it is now dedicated to volunteer service in honor of King's legacy.

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