Invidious

Today, June 12th, we honor the indomitable spirit of Medgar Evers, a tireless advocate for civil rights. Evers once said, "You can kill a man, but you can't kill an idea," and it is this sentiment that resonates as we remember his fight against racial injustice.

A veteran of World War II, Evers returned to a segregated society and became a field secretary for the NAACP in Mississippi. His assassination in 1963 fueled the Civil Rights Movement, influenced landmark legislation, and was immortalized in the songs of artists like Bob Dylan, Nina Simone, and Phil Ochs.

Though justice was painfully delayed, with his murderer held accountable 30 years after his death, Evers' legacy lives on. Today, we recommit ourselves to the principles he championed and pledge to continue the fight for racial justice. His story is a testament to the impact of unwavering determination in the pursuit of freedom.