Medgar Evers remembered as political violence rises in America
The gathering served both as a commemoration and a call to continue the work Evers began—defending democracy, demanding justice, and protecting the right to dissent.
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00:00More than 60 years after civil right icon, Medgar Evers was assassinated outside his Mississippi home.
00:06His legacy was honored at the 2025 Democracy in Action convening as concerns grow over rising political violence in the United States.
00:1562 years ago, a remarkable man was stolen from us.
00:20Medgar fought for our freedom up until the day of his death.
00:23Whether it was the fight to win segregation in Mississippi or to secure our right to vote.
00:31Stacey Adams, Voting Rights Advocate and Speaker at the event, highlighted the relevance of Evan's mission today.
00:40I appreciate the uniqueness of his legacy, the quiet power that he had, his willingness to defend a nation that refused to defend him.
00:48What I want us to remember is that whether it is Medgar Evers or Melissa Hortman, no one who is willing to speak for the people should have their lives cut short because of what they say.
00:59The gathering served both as a commemoration and to continue the work Evers began defending democracy, demanding justice and protecting the right to dissent.
