A Civil Rights Icon

During the 102^nd Annual NAACP Convention, Civil Rights Icon, Myrlie Evers-William, the widow of slain Civil Rights worker, Medgar Evers spoke exclusively with ReelUrbanNews.com about the assassination of her husband and confronting racism first hand. “I have witnessed the riots and of course the assassination of my husband, Medger Evers. I often think back to those days of the robes and the shooting of our leaders. I’ve been through hell, my children and I will never forget what happened. But you can’t wallow in hatred.” Myrlie Evers-Williams, Civil Rights Leader

In the closing moments of our exclusive interview with Evers-Williams, the Civil Rights Icon admits for her generation it’s been difficult to pass the mantel to younger organizational leadership within the NAACP. “My generation has had a little difficulty in turning over the role that we played. We who gave our blood sweat and tears started to feel we were being ignored. Somewhere along the line those of my generation will have to step back, and we have to do it willingly.” Myrlie Evers-Williams, Civil Rights Leader