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Charles Evers

American civil rights activist

PersonDied aged 97humanQ5077458

Also known as James Charles Evers

Born: September 11, 1922
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Died: July 22, 2020
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Birthplace: Decatur
Place of death: Brandon
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: human rights defender
, politician
Positions held: mayor(1985–1989)
, mayor(1969–1981)
Education: Alcorn State University

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James Charles Evers was an American civil rights activist, businessman, radio personality, and politician. Evers was known for his role in the civil rights movement along with his younger brother Medgar Evers. After serving in World War II, Evers began his career as a disc jockey at WHOC in Philadelphia, Mississippi. In 1954, he was made the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) State Voter Registration chairman. After his brother's assassination in 1963, Evers took over his position as field director of the NAACP in Mississippi. In this role, he organized and led many demonstrations for the rights of African Americans.

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BBreath of Freedom2014 · 2014 film by Dag Freyer

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