Civil rights icon Classy Charles Evers, the first Black elected mayor of a Mississippi city and brother of Medgar Evers, has died at the age of 97

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John Lewis, Evers, and CT Vivian...3 civil rights icons gone to heaven in 3 days...God has a plan, my friends!

Civil rights icon Charles Evers, brother of Medgar Evers, dies at the age of 97

Charles Evers, brother of civil rights icon Medgar Evers, has died at the age of 97. He was surrounded by family at his Rankin County home.

www.usatoday.com

 

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"I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend Charles Evers. Charles was a trail blazer in politics and a fearless leader, alongside his brother Medgar, for Civil Rights." - Trump

 

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a lovely angel!