Molly has become successful in her own right as an artist, and many of her creations have been put on display in exhibitions and galleries all over the world. Evers family members, politicians and other notable community members spoke at the event on Saturday, held at the Medgar Evers home in west Jackson now a national historic landmark. Friends recalled Cambi,a 34-year-old public relations professional, as sassy, smart and larger than life. Glender was born in Creole, LA, on October 13, 1938 to parents Joseph Levan Broussard and Ethel Broussard Savoy. "[47] Waller replied, "Whaddya say, Charlie? He was born in Avon Park, FL to parents Louis R. and Ola Mae Evers. Deeply upset by the assassination, he heavily involved himself in the planning of his brother's funeral. This diversity in party affiliations throughout his life was reflected in his fostering of friendships with people from a variety of backgrounds, as well as his advising of politicians from across the political spectrum. Vote for somebody that is going to do right by the city of Jackson.. His campaign staff was largely young and inexperienced and lacked organization. Keep scrolling to learn more about Caroles four kids! Evers has seven children; Patricia Murchinson, Charlene Evers-Kreel,Carolyn Crockell,Shelia Evers Blackmond,Yvonne Evers,Wanda Evers and Rachel Evers. Charles Evers remembers the Selma to Montgomery March and the assassination of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Charles Evers recalls his election as mayor of Fayette, Mississippi, Charles Evers remembers his gubernatorial campaign in Mississippi, Charles Evers talks about the acquittal of Medgar Evers' murderer, Charles Evers talks about William Waller and Barack Obama, Charles Evers talks about leaving the Democratic Party, Charles Evers remembers his campaign for U.S. Senate, Charles Evers describes his relationship with President Ronald Reagan, Charles Evers remembers President Richard Nixon, Charles Evers reflects upon his contributions to the City of Fayette, Mississippi, Charles Evers talks about joining the Republican Party, Charles Evers talks about his work in the radio industry, Charles Evers describes his management of WHOC Radio in Jackson, Mississippi, Charles Evers talks about his support for President Donald John Trump, Charles Evers reflects upon his legacy and message to future generations, Occupation(s): Have a news tip? degree from Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College in Lorman, Mississippi in 1950. Since pursuing her own career in music, Louise has made quite the name for herself. On October 22, 1950, Emmogene married the. In 1956, Evers moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he operated Club Mississippi, the Subway Lounge and the Palm Gardens nightclubs. Bernard Evers Jr.; and by his wife of 51 years, Mary Jane Hibbett Evers. She is the daughter of late civil rights leader Charles Evers. Evers was known for his role in the civil rights movement along with his younger brother Medgar Evers. Stay up to date with all of Mississippis latest news by signing up for our free newsletter here. By the early 1950s, he was managing a hotel, cab company, and burial insurance business in the town. After debuting her first album Kid Blue in 1976, Louise released many records throughout the years, including Sometimes a Circle in 2002, Bad Little Animals in 2008 and This Is the Place in 2018. I wasn't happy with it when their : Hello, cousin! Mississippi State Senator Hillman Frazier touched on voter suppression during his speech and what Medgar would see as the biggest problem today if he were alive. May 14, 1971, Newsmaker; Campaign '71. JACKSON, Miss. About 75 people gathered to honor the life of Medgar Evers on Saturday exactly 58 years after he was assassinated at his home. He ran for governor in 1971 and the United States Senate in 1978, both times as an independent candidate. Charles' daughter Carolyn Evers Cockrell, civil rights activist James Meredith, Mississippi state Sen. Hillman Frazier and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba. Cambis older brother, Danny, came up with his sisters name. The event, held on June 12 each year, also honored Charles Evers, Medgar Evers' brother and a notable longtime Mississippi politician, who died in July 2020 at the age of 97. . Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock. In 1951, Evers married Nannie L. Magee, with whom he had four daughters. As Caroles kids were growing up, she kept them out of the spotlight for the most part. Glad you stopped by. So that is the voter suppression in the worst kind of way. "I think (Medgar) would say that Black on Black crime is the worse part of voter suppression," Frazier said. The Washington Post. James Meredith. Carmigo is an online vehicle marketplace connecting individual sellers with dealerships. Want more WLBT news in your inbox? When Charles Evers died last week at 97, the New York Times obituary was suitably respectful. But I am still looking for some whites to join us in helping Fayette grow." The Social Order. Ms. Perkins said, "Yes, Charles Evers' statement is accurate if he made it.". On Jan. 23, Cambi said, Mama, help me breathe.. He is survived by two daughters, Linda Ann Evers and Mary Frances Evers, and one sister, Martha Evers Templeton, all of Nashville. Vivian: C.T. Claridon - Charles Robert Evers, 85, of Claridon, signed off one final time on May 24, 2020 at his home. [35] His attorney told the court that Evers had indeed concealed the income, but argued that the charge was invalid since this had been done before the late 1960s, as the indictment specified. "Once you kill your neighbor, that person can't vote. In this role, he organized and led many demonstrations for the rights of African Americans. Evers, a longtime figure in Mississippi politics, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020. It makes it a lot longer journey to get yourself out there, and for people to see you for who you are its not a silver-spoon situation, its more of a challenge, she explained. Despite a super busy career, King still prioritized her kids. The ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 11, from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., outside of the home of the late Evers at 2916 Hemingway Circle, Jackson, MS 39209. Wanda Evers. Charles Evers describes his mother's family background, Charles Evers describes his father's family background, Charles Evers remembers his community in Decatur, Mississippi, Charles Evers describes his relationship with his brother, Medgar Evers, Charles Evers describes the sights, sounds and smells of his childhood, Charles Evers talks about his early education, Charles Evers describes his father's lumber stacking business, Charles Evers recalls his decision to enlist in the U.S. Army, Charles Evers recalls his start in the funeral business, Charles Evers talks about his experiences during World War II, Charles Evers remembers picking pecans with Medgar Evers, Charles Evers remembers his family traditions, Charles Evers recalls his early experiences of religion, Charles Evers remembers the lynching of James Tingle. This is Mississippi. [1] After serving in World War II, Evers began his career as a disc jockey at WHOC . In the interview, co-host David Watkins asked Evers what can be done to put a halt to Jackson's problems. died on Wednesday at his daughter's home in Brandon, Miss. [27] The white-dominated school board refused to let Evers swear-in on property under their jurisdiction, so he took his oath of office in a parking lot. 2023 Powered by TeleSouth Communications, Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Its one of the cards life deals you, which you are powerless over.. Copyright 2023 SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Born in Decatur, Mississippi, Evers had a devoutly Christian mother and a fearless . [4] In his response to the defeat, Evers accepted, said he was tired, and that: "Twenty years is enough. [54], Evers wrote two autobiographies or memoirs: Evers (1971), written with Grace Halsell and self-published; and Have No Fear, written with Andrew Szanton and published by John Wiley & Sons (1997). Bishop Matthews established the Tabernacle Church of God in Christ in Southaven, Mississippi. Mississippi school districts targeted by ransomware attacks, Sims turns out the lights on Irish, puts State one victory from Omaha, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. At the age of ten, he witnessed a horrific lynching of a black man who had been accused of insulting a white woman. [6], During World War II, Charles and Medgar Evers both served in the United States Army. James Charles Evers (September 11, 1922 July 22, 2020) was an American civil rights activist, businessman, radio personality, and politician. A Republican, Evers was known for his role in the Civil Rights Movement along with his younger brother Medgar Evers. AFPI Executive Director and Jackson native Chad Wolf was also on hand for the event. . In 1989 whenthe case was reopened andBeckwith was convicted andsentenced to life in prison. The event was chaired by former Governor Phil Bryant, who is a board member of AFPI. I have a business in west Jackson. Carolyn Evers Cockrell, one of Charles Evers' daughters, said Saturday's event meant more since his passing. Charles received a . Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Major Nicolas E. Kreel who is married to Charlene Evers, one of Charles Evers'daughters said attending such events helps avoid past mistakes. degree from Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College in Lorman, Mississippi in 1950. Before his assassination in 1963, Medgar Evers was one of the nations most prominent civil rights leader, working to overturnsegregationat theUniversity of Mississippi, end the segregation of public facilities and expand voting rights forAfrican Americans. King created the Medgar Evers Homecoming Festival, an annual three-day event held the first week of June in Mississippi. Her second husband, Walter Williams, died of cancer. Often accompanied by a group of 65 male followers, he would pressure local blacks in small towns to avoid stores under boycott and directly challenge white business leaders. [29] Rhetorically, he would vacillate between messages of racial conciliation and statements of hostility. "[31] He endorsed white segregationist Jimmy Swan in the Democratic primary, reasoning that if Swan won the nomination, moderate whites would be more inclined to vote for himself in the general election. The Klansman defended his motives by saying, "I am a Mississippi white man". 2020 - 2023 SuperTalk Mississippi Media. [6] In 1949, he began working as a disc jockey at WHOC,[9] making him the first black disc jockey in the state. [6][57], Evers was portrayed by Bill Cobbs in the 1996 film Ghosts of Mississippi (1996).[58]. In one of her last texts, Cambi wrote, My spirit yearns to fly, and so on Monday, the family released white doves. With your help, we've gotten a lot done but we're not finished yet! He was an informal adviser to politicians as diverse as Lyndon B. Johnson, George C. Wallace, Ronald Reagan and Robert F. In what was a surprise to both everyone in the studio and listeners around the metro area, she replied by saying, Im going to run for mayor., I live here. Evers received his B.S. [10] He decided to relocate to Mississippi to carry on his brother's work. He received his education from Sewanee: The University of the South. She is a trailblazer and continues to fight for African Americans in the state of Mississippi. On the show, she addressed several issues that she says are plaguing the city to . [36] In the late 1970s he used a $5,300 federal grant to renovate a building he owned which he leased to a federal day care program, and used some of the employees for personal business. Know about the people that preceded them and what they stood for.". [12] His brother Medgar continued to be involved in civil rights, becoming field secretary and head of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in Mississippi. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. He was 97. [22], In May 1969, Evers ran for the office of Mayor of Fayette and defeated white incumbent R. J. Allen, 386 votes to 255. Vivian fought for civil rights and equality in the South long after the 1960s, C.T. Vivian honored in Jackson. They were interested in Jomo Kenyatta and the rise of the Kikuyu tribal resistance to colonialism in Kenya, known as the Mau Mau uprising as it moved to open violence. [7] He could not marry her and bring her home to Mississippi because the state's constitution prohibited interracial marriages. Louise has an incredible voice just like her famous mom. Evers made history by becoming Mississippi's first black mayor since Reconstruction in a small rural town in 1969. BRANDON, Miss. He has the responsibility to oversee the growth of the work of God in 112 countries worldwide. SuperTalk Mississippi Media is Mississippis leader in news, politics, sports, music, and all things Mississippi. Pamela Junior, director of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, sang, In the Sweet Byand By for the family and read a poem. Evers has often been honored for his work in the Civil Rights Movement. Charles Evers, the wayward older brother of slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers who picked up his sibling's mantle by leading black voter registration efforts in . (WLBT) - The late James Charles Evers will have a sign unveiling event commemorating the impact he left during his life. Designed and Developed by Digital Coast Media, LLC Powered by TeleSouth Communications Inc. Published: Oct. 7, 2020 at 10:14 AM PDT. Evers returned to Mississippi, in 1963, after the assassination of his beloved brother, civil rights activist Medgar Wiley Evers. She said it was her father's time to []. Louise gave Carole the title of mom when she was born on March 23, 1960. Caroles second daughter was born on March 3, 1962. He is survived by two daughters, Linda Ann Evers and Mary Frances . My contact info is in the About tab of the blog. Family, politicians and the communitycame togetherinhonor of the 58th anniversary of the assassination of Medgar Wiley Evers,civil rights leader and thefirst field secretary of the Mississippi NAACP. With the help of the community and the city, we can turn Jackson around, Evers continued. [1] Charles fell in love with a Philippine woman while stationed overseas. In the interview, co-host David Watkins asked Evers what can be done to put a halt to Jacksons problems. Died Jan. 29, 2012 Charles K. Evers Charles K. Evers, 83, died peacefully Saturday, . Fayette was a small, economically depressed town of about 2,500 people. To watch the interview in which Evers announced her decision, click here. All Rights Reserved. [35], Evers served many terms as mayor of Fayette. On Thursday, the company announced that it is expanding its C&W Embroidery operations in Alcorn County, Mississippi. While the singers older children have embraced their careers in the limelight, Levi lives the most low-key out of all the family. Charles Evers was an American civil rights activist, businessman, disc jockey, politician and father. Trivia. J.T. According to IMDb, shes contributed to the soundtracks of a few TV shows and films like Basic Training, The Care Bears Movie and Shackin Up. After walking down the aisle in 1970, Carole and the I Wasnt Born to Follow crooner welcomed their daughter, Molly, in 1971. Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and the Jackson City Council held a special meeting honoring the late Charles Evers, older brother of Medgar Evers.During the meeting, there was a moment of silence and presentation of a resolution to the Evers family.Charles Evers passed away July 22. In 2015, Cambi Evers-Everette was planning her perfect wedding to Ben Coe when she learned she had breast cancer and endured 16 rounds of treatment. By 1981, Jefferson County had the highest unemployment rate in the state. The online vehicle marketplace company quadrupled its sales in just one year after beginning operation in January 2021. At the event, awards for the AFPI Medal of Freedom were given to the following recipients: Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. was sworn in for his third term as mayor of the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, on July 1, 2021. All rights reserved. Civil Rights icon Charles Evers - brother of murdered Civil Rights activist, Medgar Evers - is hoping to set the record straight, requesting that radio Bible teacher, best-selling author, seminary president, and mega-church pastor John MacArthur stop "lying" about being with Charles Evers on the night that Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. [2], During the war he established a brothel in Quezon City which catered to American servicemen. "It's a sacred tradition because it is giving proper tribute to our forefathers in the city of Jackson. Evers approached the car shortly before its departure and told Waller, "I just wanted to congratulate you. [34], Whites' perception that Evers was venal and self-interested persisted and began to spread among the black community. He regularly ignored the input of the town board of aldermen, and town employee Charles Ramberg reported that he said he would fire municipal workers who would not vote for him. Low on money, he began working as a meatpacker in stockyards during the day and as an attendant for the men's restroom at the Conrad Hilton Hotel at nights. C&W Embroidery is one of the nations largest contract embroidery firms. This historic sign is the first of many avenues that we plan to pursue to educate our citizens and future generations about Dads sensational life story and his part in Mississippis history. According to Mollys Instagram, shes an artist, writer and organizer. He also prohibited the carrying of firearms in town but kept a gun on himself. He was the eldest of four children; . J. E. Hixson & Sons. The song became the theme for the WB hit Gilmore Girls after the pair changed the original lyrics to reflect their mother-daughter bond. Once you kill the neighbor, you're convicted and incarcerated and you can't vote. The Mississippi Legislature responded by passing a law mandating a runoff primary in the event of no absolute majority in the initial contest, which Evers lost. CNN Interactive hosted a chat Monday with Charles Evers who, like his late brother Medgar, became a civil rights pioneer. [2] Wilkins never managed a friendly relationship with Evers, and Medgar's widow, Myrlie, also disapproved of Charles' replacing him. Wolf served as Acting Secretary of Homeland Security under President Trump. Closer Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. July 27, 2020. [11] While working in Chicago he sent money to him, not specifying the source. FILE - Charles Evers, brother of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers, attends the funeral for blues legend B.B. But as they aged, Louise, Sherry, Molly and Levi have each paved their own careers in showbiz. AP Myrlie Evers, left, and her daughter Reena Evers-Everett celebrate the murder conviction of Bryon De La Beckwith, charged with the June 12, 1963, murder of civil rights leader Medgar Evers, in . Charles Evers, brother of civil rights icon Medgar Evers, has died at the age of 97. . Please reload the page and try again. President Trump said Wednesday he was "deeply saddened" by the death of civil rights figure Charles Evers, who died Wednesday at his home in Jackson, Mississippi at the age of 97. [49] He finished in third place behind his opponents, Democrat Maurice Dantin and Republican Thad Cochran. [10], In Mississippi about 1951, brothers Charles and Medgar Evers grew interested in African freedom movements. I know Dad would be proud of this moment," said Velma Charlene Evers-Kreel, daughter of James Charles Evers. The music icons third kid arrived on December 31, 1971. So had her son, Darrell. We do not sell or share your information with anyone. As IMDb states, Levi worked as a boom operator in the 2007 film 44. After losing the mayoral election in 1989, Evers became the store manager of WMPR 90.1FM in Jackson, Mississippi. By the looks of her success, its no surprise the (You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman songstress passed down her talents to her four kids, Louise Goffin, Sherry Goffin, Molly Larkey and Levi Larkey. Emmogene lived in Schleswig her entire life and graduated from Schleswig High School in 1947. [52], Evers befriended a range of people from sharecroppers to presidents. [5], On July 22, 2020, Evers died in Brandon at age 97. Medgar died at the hospital in Jackson. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. With the shift in white voters moving into the Republican Party in the state (and the rest of the South), Cochran was continuously re-elected to his Senate seat. Vivian fought for civil rights and equality in the South long after the 1960s, 60 years after the Freedom Rides, civil rights leader C.T. The couple divorced in June 1974. Father of eight daughters by four mothers, twice-divorced Evers has been a friend of Martin Luther King, Nelson . Reena Evers-Everette, daughter slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers, speaks of her father's life and legacy during a memorial tribute held at their former residence Saturday morning in Jackson. I have a business in west Jackson. [8] A staunch believer in racial integration, he distrusted what he viewed as the militancy and separatism of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, a black-dominated breakaway of the segregationist Mississippi Democratic Party. Keep this news free and accessible to all by becoming a member and giving a recurring donation of any amount today. Robert H. Terrell Law School. Civic activist and political leader Charles Evers was born on September 11, 1922 in Decatur, Mississippi to Jess Wright and James Evers. Former Mississippi Gov. In 1965 he launched a series of black boycotts in southwestern Mississippi to protest segregation, which dramatically increased his public profile. (UPDATED), Superintendent of Harvest Christian Academy Issues Statement About James MacDonalds Actions with Students. King at Bell Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Indianola, Miss., May 30, 2015. James Meredith is a political activist, writer, and Air Force veteran who was the first African American student admitted to the previously segregated University of Mississippi Ole Miss in 1962. Evers, brother of Mississippi slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers, died Wednesday at the home of his daughter in Rankin County. [2], At the time of Evers's election as mayor, the town of Fayette had a population of 1,600 of which 75% was African-American and almost 25% white; the white officers on the Fayette city police "resigned rather than work under a black administration," according to the Associated Press. He explained, "My feeling is that Negroes gotta control somewhere in America, and we've dropped anchor in these counties. Keena Graham, the new National Park Servicesuperintendentof the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, announced during the memorial various initiatives the agency is working on while thehome is still closed to the public. [31], Fayette's white population remained bitter about Evers' victory. "It makes me very full with joy because of the amount of people in this city that still acknowledge and highlight what my father lived for and his mission," Reena Evers-Everette, Medgar Evers' daughter,said in an interview after the ceremony. "[48] and his wife leaned over and shook Evers' hand. By joining our newsletter, you are confirming that you agree with the Privacy Policy. [17] He also supported Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 presidential campaign, serving as co-director of his Mississippi campaign organization,[21] and was with Kennedy in Los Angeles when he was assassinated. "She wasn't the most patient person," she said, "but her kindness and strength overcame that.". All Rights Reserved. Shes even shot a few music videos for Let Me in Again and Spirit of the Forest.. People who literally laid down their lives for the benefit of not only of Jackson, Mississippi, (but) for us at large.". EVERS, Charles K.Age 83, died peacefully at home January 29, 2012. . When Elmer Charles Evers was born on 19 October 1892, in LaMoure, North Dakota, United States, his father, Christian Frederick Evers, was 33 and his mother, Lena May Sherman, was 21. The couple divorced in June 1974. On her last Facebook post, the granddaughter of Medgar and Myrlie Evers put up a photo of a wall spray-painted with the words, "Life is beautiful . The daughter of a man who was instrumental in leading the civil rights movement in Mississippi is speaking in Grand Rapids Sunday, Feb. 16. Civil rights activism. Let me know : As an 8th great-grandson of John Throckmorton, I really appreciated this blog post. A native Nashvillian, Mr. Evers attended high school at St. John's Military Academy in Delafield, Wisconsin, graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1950, and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. "Only when we understand the history, can we make progress to our future," Harrington said. After his return to the U.S., he began working as the first African American disc jockey at WHOC Radio station in Philadelphia, Mississippi in 1951. Louise is also an actress. Medgar Evers family hit again by cancer death. [5][6] He was the eldest of four children;[6] Medgar Evers was his younger brother. He also has a credit as a performer on the soundtrack of the Care Bears Movie in 1985. Still, he has dabbled in Hollywood. "Otherwise, it's going to repeat itself. James Charles Evers (September 11, 1922 - July 22, 2020) was an American civil rights activist, businessman, radio personality, and politician. Charles had been battling Parkinson's disease for several years. Civil Rights History: Medgar Evers assassinated. Ruby Hurley (November 7, 1909 - August 9, 1980) was an American civil rights activist. Donald T. Evers, 72, of Orange Park, FL passed away Saturday, April 14, 2007. Biography ID: 83492419 . He ran for governor in 1971 and the United States Senate in 1978, both times as an . I'm tired of being out front. (WJTV) - The brother of slain Civil Rights leader Medgar Evers passed away on Wednesday, July 22, in Brandon, according to the Rankin County coroner. Evers told reporters "I guess we will just have to operate with an all-black police department for the present. He died behind bars in 2001. He was 97. [4] In his later life, he became a Republican, endorsing Ronald Reagan in 1980, and more recently Donald Trump in 2016. Robert Martin, chairman of the board for the airport, saidthe Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport wouldnow include theMedgar Wiley Evers Museum. Prosecutors further accused him of depositing town funds in a personal bank account. [26] To celebrate his victory, he hosted an inaugural ball in Natchez, which was widely attended by black Mississippians, reporters from around the country, and prominent national liberals including Ramsey Clark, Ted Sorenson, Whitney Young, Julian Bond, Shirley MacLaine, and Paul O'Dwyer. Let someone else be out front. Vivian Day: 60 years after the Freedom Rides, civil rights leader C.T. [17] That year he made a bid for the open seat of the 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, facing six white opponents in the Democratic primary. Per IMDb, she has credits in Really Rosie and Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. [55][56], Evers was briefly married to Christine Evers until their marriage ended in annulment. As far as her personal life, it appears Sherry was married to her ex-husband, Robbie Kondor. My mom has been a champion of me doing my own music throughout my life, Louise told American Songwriter in October 2020, celebrating the 20th anniversary of recording the song. Prior to becoming news director, J.T. Charles was a trailblazer in politics and a fearless leader, alongside his brother Medgar, for Civil Rights," he tweeted with a photo showing himself meeting Evers in the Oval Office. She went on to share her last two children with him before they split in 1976. Bishop Henry Joseph has a heart for mens ministry, international missions and Christian business development. Many of. Yolanda King, the daughter of civil rights activist Martin Luther King, portrayed Medgar Evers ' daughter Reena Evers in this film. Charles Evers was born in Decatur, Mississippi, on September 11, 1922, to James Evers, a laborer, and Jesse Wright Evers, a maid. Closer Weekly is part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. He was in the Motorcycle Unit and was an expert marksman. Cambi was the most special person I ever knew, said her husband, Ben, and I built my life around her.. With the help of the community and the city, we can turn Jackson around, Evers continued. Evers passed away on July 22, 2020. Charles Evers, the older brother of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers, died at home of natural causes on Wednesday at the age of 97.. Evers was surrounded by relatives at his daughter's . [1] Admired by some, he alienated others with his inflexible stands on various issues. AFPI is a non-profit, non-partisan research institute focused in America First policies with emphasis on free enterprise and individual liberty. He was the eldest of four children; . With four statewide radio networks, 12 talk stations, 16 music stations, SuperTalk TV, and over 50 affiliates, SuperTalk Mississippi Media covers every inch of the state. Charles Evers. He also became involved with the Regional Council of Negro Leadership in 1952, and often spoke at its national conferences. 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