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Because he was fighting against segregation. A member of a council set up to resist desegregation was the one who shot him. But Medgar Evers still prevailed, despite everything, for as he said "You can kill a man, but you can't kill an idea."
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∙ 15y agoHe was shot and killed by a white segregationist in the driveway of his home on June 12, 1963, in Jackson, MS.
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∙ 13y agoByron De la Beckuith, member of the KKK
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What happened to medgar evers after he helped James meredith integrate the university of Mississippi?
Evers was assassinated
What happened to medgar evers after he helped James meredith attend the university of Mississippi?
He was assassinated.
What happened to the medgar evers?
Medgar Evers was assassinated on June 12, 1963 by white supremacist Byron De La Beckwith in the driveway outside of his home in Jackson, Mississippi. Medgar Evers was an African American civil rights leader.
How many kids does Medgar Evers have?
Medgar Evers has 3 children
When was Medgar Evers assassinated?
On 19 June 1963 at Arlington National Cemetery.
What happened to medgar evers after he helped James meredith integrate the university of Mississippi?
Evers was assassinated
What happened to Medgar Evers?
Medgar Evers was assassinated on June 12, 1963 by white supremacist Byron De La Beckwith in the driveway outside of his home in Jackson, Mississippi. Medgar Evers was an African American civil rights leader.
Which famous civil rights leader was assassinated in his driveway in JacksonMississippi?
Medgar Evers....
What happened to medgar evers after he helped James meredith attend the university of Mississippi?
He was assassinated.
Was medgar evers gay?
There is no evidence to suggest that civil rights activist Medgar Evers was gay. Evers was married to his wife, Myrlie Evers, and they had three children together. Evers was focused on his work in civil rights and activism before he was tragically assassinated in 1963.
What is the birth name of Medgar Evers?
Medgar Evers's birth name is Medgar Wylie Evers.
Why would people want to read about Myrlie Evers-Williams?
Because she was the wife of medgar evers who was assassinated at there home in jackson,mississippi.
Is Medgar Evers single?
No, Medgar Evers is not single.
When did Medgar Evers get married?
Medgar Evers married to Myrlie Evers-Williams in 1951
Who did Medgar Evers marry?
Medgar Evers married to Myrlie Evers-Williams in 1951
Why is madgar evers famous?
Medgar Evers is famous for his role in the Civil Rights Movement, especially his efforts to desegregate the University of Mississippi. He was assassinated in 1963.
What is Medgar Evers's occupation?
Medgar Evers is a/an Civil rights activist
