James Charles Evers (September 11, 1922 July 22, 2020) was an American civil rights activist, businessman, radio personality, and politician. As Cambi drifted toward death, everyone in the room took turns telling her how much they loved her. Phil Bryant, the state's 64th governor, and Wanda Evers, daughter of the late civil rights leader Charles Evers of Fayette, were keynote speakers at the fundraising kick off. So that is the voter suppression in the worst kind of way. Mississippi State Senator Hillman Frazier touched on voter suppression during his speech and what Medgar would see as the biggest problem today if he were alive. [55][56], Evers was briefly married to Christine Evers until their marriage ended in annulment. Celebrity Kids Out and About With Their Famous Parents, The Sweetest Quotes Celebrity Parents Have Said About Their Kids, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Out for a Swim! Deeply upset by the assassination, he heavily involved himself in the planning of his brother's funeral. Evers passed away on July 22, 2020. J.T. By 1981, Jefferson County had the highest unemployment rate in the state. Her latest album, Two Different Movies, was made available in June 2020. She later exchanged vows with Rick Evers in 1977, but their union also ended after one year when Rick died in 1978. 2020 - 2023 SuperTalk Mississippi Media. All Rights Reserved. He is in charge of overseeing both the online and on-air product for SuperTalk Mississippi News, which airs on 48 stations across the state. Mr. Evers was a retired patrolman from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office with 36 years of service. He continued Medgar's work as state field secretary for the NAACP's Mississippi chapter and led many . University of the District of Columbia. When Elmer Charles Evers was born on 19 October 1892, in LaMoure, North Dakota, United States, his father, Christian Frederick Evers, was 33 and his mother, Lena May Sherman, was 21. Cambi telephoned her mother, Reena, who rushed to her side. As for her writing, her website states she enjoys reviewing art galleries. [2], At the time of Evers's election as mayor, the town of Fayette had a population of 1,600 of which 75% was African-American and almost 25% white; the white officers on the Fayette city police "resigned rather than work under a black administration," according to the Associated Press. [29] He also benefitted from an influx of young, white liberal volunteers who wanted to assist a civil rights leader. To watch the interview in which Evers announced her decision, click here. She said it was her father's time to []. He gained enough money to purchase several bars, bootlegged liquor, and sold jukeboxes. He was the eldest of four children; . In 1951, Evers married Nannie L. Magee, with whom he had four daughters. Repulsed by the behavior of poor blacks in the town, he ordered the police force to enforce a 25-mile per hour speed limit on local roads, banned cursing in public, and cracked down on truancy. [33] During Evers' tenure, Fayette benefitted from several federal grants, and ITT Inc. built an assembly plant in the town, but the region's economy largely remained depressed. Evers' third child, James, was born in 1960. . But I am still looking for some whites to join us in helping Fayette grow." On July 22 . Brandon - James Charles Evers, brother of slain civil rights leader, Medgar Wiley Evers, noted Civil Rights Activist, and Jackson businessman passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the . "[31] He endorsed white segregationist Jimmy Swan in the Democratic primary, reasoning that if Swan won the nomination, moderate whites would be more inclined to vote for himself in the general election. The event was chaired by former Governor Phil Bryant, who is a board member of AFPI. I wasn't happy with it when their : Hello, cousin! After the assassination of his brother, Medgar, . Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock. "Republicans gain in statewide municipal elections", Last edited on 21 December 2022, at 23:13, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, "Evers, James Charles (1922 ) | The Black Past: Remembered and Reclaimed", "Charles Evers, Businessman and Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 97", "Charles Evers, WMPR, Jackson, Mississippi", "Medgar Evers Assassinated Jun 12, 1963", "Gates: Charles Evers rich part of states history", "Nomination of Charles W. 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Leading civil rights figures Dr. Alveda King, Wanda Evers and James Meredith were on hand for the America First Policy Institute Black History Month celebration at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Complex in downtown Jackson on Tuesday. Shes even shot a few music videos for Let Me in Again and Spirit of the Forest.. He also became involved with the Regional Council of Negro Leadership in 1952, and often spoke at its national conferences. I think Medgar's death was a cathartic experience. [4] In his later life, he became a Republican, endorsing Ronald Reagan in 1980, and more recently Donald Trump in 2016. He has served as an informal advisor to President Lyndon B. Johnson, George C. Wallace, President Ronald Reagan, and Robert Kennedy. James Charles Evers, the older brother of civil rights icon Medgar Evers, died in Mississippi Wednesday morning of natural causes, Rankin County Coroner David Ruth told CNN. In 1951, Evers married Manie Magee, with whom he had four daughters The couple divorced in June 1974. By joining our newsletter, you are confirming that you agree with the Privacy Policy. [50], Evers endorsed Ronald Reagan for President of the United States during the 1980 United States presidential election. Many of. J. E. Hixson & Sons. William L. Hurley. Medgar Evers with his wife Myrlie, his son Darrell, and his daughter Reena. Evers was active in the Mississippi branch of the NAACP and became the chapters state voter registration chairman in 1954. The daughter of a man who was instrumental in leading the civil rights movement in Mississippi is speaking in Grand Rapids Sunday, Feb. 16. Friends recalled Cambi,a 34-year-old public relations professional, as sassy, smart and larger than life. With your help, we've gotten a lot done but we're not finished yet! He had congestive heart failure. RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. [20] Though low on funds, he led in the primary with a plurality of the votes. He was made the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) State Voter Registration Chairman in 1954. As Caroles kids were growing up, she kept them out of the spotlight for the most part. The Youve Got a Friend artist and the American lyricist married in 1959 and welcomed their eldest, Louise, the following year in 1960. There, he worked for a family-run funeral home, operated a taxi service, a bootleg liquor business and operated the Evers Hotel and Lounge, which featured blues bands. So had her son, Darrell. The Social Order. He was 97 years old. He also prohibited the carrying of firearms in town but kept a gun on himself. Civic activist and political leader Charles Evers was born on September 11, 1922 in Decatur, Mississippi to Jess Wright and James Evers. According to IMDb, shes contributed to the soundtracks of a few TV shows and films like Basic Training, The Care Bears Movie and Shackin Up. I know Dad would be proud of this moment," said Velma Charlene Evers-Kreel, daughter of James Charles Evers. Tony Byrne said Charles Evers never got the credit he deserved. Evers approached the car shortly before its departure and told Waller, "I just wanted to congratulate you. [6], During World War II, Charles and Medgar Evers both served in the United States Army. He died behind bars in 2001. His widow Myrlie Evers was also one of this film's consultants. Born in Decatur, Mississippi, Evers had a devoutly Christian mother and a fearless . People who literally laid down their lives for the benefit of not only of Jackson, Mississippi, (but) for us at large.". He married Ruby Rowena Turk on 21 July 1917, in San Joaquin, California, United States. [6] The couple divorced in June 1974. He is survived by two daughters, Linda Ann Evers and Mary Frances Evers; and one sister, Martha Evers Templeton, all of Nashville. He also established the Medgar Evers Community Center at the outskirts of town, which served as a center for registration efforts, grocery store, restaurant, and dance hall. [28], Evers appointed a black police force and several black staff members. At the age of ten, he witnessed a horrific lynching of a black man who had been accused of insulting a white woman. [41] The Clarion-Ledger, a leading Mississippian conservative newspaper, largely ignored his campaign. Charles Evers was born in Decatur, Mississippi, on September 11, 1922, to James Evers, a laborer, and Jesse Wright Evers, a maid. With four statewide radio networks, 12 talk stations, 16 music stations, SuperTalk TV, and over 50 affiliates, SuperTalk Mississippi Media covers every inch of the state. Charles Robert Evers, 85, of Claridon, signed off one final time on May 24, 2020 at his home. His older brother, Charles Evers, assumed Medgar Evers' former post in the NAACP and subsequently served as the mayor of Fayette, Mississippi . . [49] After his failed Senate race, Evers briefly switched political parties and became a Republican. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. I lived in west Jackson. Mississippi Delta high schoolers to merge civil rights lessons with filmmaking, C.T. To watch the interview in which Evers announced her decision, click here. After walking down the aisle in 1970, Carole and the I Wasnt Born to Follow crooner welcomed their daughter, Molly, in 1971. Before his assassination in 1963, Medgar Evers was one of the nations most prominent civil rights leader, working to overturnsegregationat theUniversity of Mississippi, end the segregation of public facilities and expand voting rights forAfrican Americans. Purchase several bars, bootlegged liquor, and his daughter Reena made the national Association the. 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