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Charles Evers, a civil rights leader and historic Black mayor in Mississippi, has passed away.He was 97 years old. "Charles was a trail blazer in politics and a fearless leader, alongside his brother Medgar, for Civil Rights." A coroner says Evers died of “natural causes” on July 22, 2020, in Brandon, Mississippi. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Full list of businesses NOT allowed to reopen on Aug 1 including bowling alleys Dementia-stricken Barbara Windsor moved into care home by heartbroken husband Pubs & restaurants 'may have to shut for schools to reopen fully in September' Mum shares adorable ‘pay packet’ builders gave to her six-year-old Lucy Meck hits back as mum-shaming troll slams her over Roman's sleeping bag©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. ... "I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend Charles Evers," Trump wrote. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "US Senator Roger Wicker, a Mississippi Republican, called Evers "an absolute classic" in an Wickers continued to say that "Evers was never afraid to challenge the accepted norms or fly in the face of political correctness.

... "I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend Charles Evers," Trump wrote. Charles Evers death: Trump quick to mourn friend's loss after he almost forgot critic John Lewis' death. Charles Evers, far right, comforts his sister-in-law Myrlie Evers at his brother Medgar Evers's funeral in June 1963 in Jackson, Mississippi. He was 97.

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"Trump on Wednesday tweeted a photo of Evers sitting with him in "I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend Charles Evers," Trump wrote.

His memory will always be cherished and honored. Copy to Clipboard. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.CHARLES Evers was a civil rights leader and politician.News of Evers' death came just days after civil rights icon He was a longstanding figure in Mississippi politics. Charles Evers, brother of slain civil rights activist, dies at 97.

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed ), memorial page for Charles Evers (11 Sep 1922–22 Jul 2020), Find a Grave Memorial no. A coroner says Evers died of “natural causes” on July 22, 2020, in Brandon, Mississippi. Adams County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating the scene of a shooting that occurred approximately 10 a.m. at a house in the 800 block of U.S. ... "He was a civil rights leader and a true friend to me and so many Mississippians. Both legendary civil rights leaders died inside a week but the president's response was very different in the two instances By Shubham Ghosh Updated On : 23:41 PST, Jul 22, 2020. In a February 2017 interview, former Fayette Mayor Charles Evers and former Natchez Mayor Tony Byrne sat down to discuss various topics including racism, how Mississippi has changed since the 1960s, why Evers said he didn’t believe in Black Lives Matter and why he was a supporter of President Donald Trump.After the interview, Evers and Byrne took part in a panel discussion at the Hotel Vue for a public discussion about their experiences during the 1960s and years after.

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Tags :Chicago (Wikimedia/Getty Images) In 1969, he became the first Black candidate to win a mayor’s race in any multiracial town in Mississippi since Reconstruction.Charles Evers was a politician and civil rights activist.He was considered a pioneer for the civil rights movement. By Emily Wagster Pettus • Published July 22, 2020 • Updated on July 24, 2020 at 10:40 am. Just about everyone who met Bob M. Dearing instantly became his friend. Southwest Mississippi lost a great civil rights leader earlier this week when Charles Evers died at the age of 97.

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