Honoring Civil Rights Hero Medgar Evers

Jerry Mitchell, a renowned reporter, discusses the legacy of Medgar Evers and the impact of his assassination on the civil rights movement. The conversation covers the recognition of Evers' contributions, the ongoing wounds from the past, and the evolving acceptance in the South. Mitchell also shares insights into his career, the reopening of cold cases, and the publication of Eudora Welty's short story about Evers' assassination.

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