Campaigns and Causes
The Everses exhibited dedication and leadership through their involvement with many civil rights campaigns. Image: Smithsonian Institution 
Garden Club
Women of the Elraine Neighborhood helped their community through the Spade & Fork Garden Club 
Assassination
Medgar's assassination shook his community and the country Image: US Army 
Funeral and National Response
Medgar's murder led to an outpouring of grief and political change. Image: JFK Library 
Long-Delayed Justice
Though evidence pointed to one suspect, it took decades to convict. Image: MDAH, Ralph Hargrove Collection |
Last updated: December 12, 2024