1000: The Long-Awaited Conviction of Medgar Evers’ Killer
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The Tensions of Mourning and the Quest for Justice
This chapter highlights a pivotal moment during Medgar Evers' funeral where a man's intervention helps de-escalate rising tensions between police and mourners. It also traces the long journey toward justice, leading to the eventual conviction of Evers' murderer after multiple trials.
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