Myrlie Evers-Williams

Myrlie Evers-Williams

Writing

Female

Born: March 17, 1933

Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA

Biography

Myrlie Evers-Williams is best known as an American civil rights activist, author and journalist. She was married to Medgar Evers, a civil rights activist murdered in 1963. Evers-Williams served as chairwoman of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

Also Known As

  • Myrlie Louise Evers-Williams
  • Myrlie Louise Beasley
  • Myrlie Louise Evers
  • Myrlie Evers

Known For