Charles (Chuck) John Evers, 76, died on Wednesday evening after suffering a stroke. Despite a super busy career, King still prioritized her kids. Stay up to date with all of Mississippis latest news by signing up for our free newsletter here. Wanda Evers. "[47] Waller replied, "Whaddya say, Charlie? White supremacist Byron De La Beckwith was arrested andtried twice in 1964, with both trials ending in a hung jury. [2] Along with his brother, Charles became active in the Regional Council of Negro Leadership (RCNL), a civil rights organization that promoted self-help and business ownership. [6] In 1949, he began working as a disc jockey at WHOC,[9] making him the first black disc jockey in the state. Closer Weekly is part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. Wanda Evers, the daughter of late civil rights leader Charles Evers, announced Wednesday morning on WMPR 90.1 that she is throwing her hat in the ring for mayor of Mississippis capital city. She later exchanged vows with Rick Evers in 1977, but their union also ended after one year when Rick died in 1978. [12] His brother Medgar continued to be involved in civil rights, becoming field secretary and head of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in Mississippi. I have a business in west Jackson. Kennedy. James Charles Evers, known as Charles, was born on September 11, 1922 in Decatur, Mississippi to parents Jesse Wright and James Evers. Louise gave Carole the title of mom when she was born on March 23, 1960. His widow Myrlie Evers was also one of this film's consultants. In 1965 he launched a series of black boycotts in southwestern Mississippi to protest segregation, which dramatically increased his public profile. Family, politicians and the communitycame togetherinhonor of the 58th anniversary of the assassination of Medgar Wiley Evers,civil rights leader and thefirst field secretary of the Mississippi NAACP. Evers, a World War II veteran, and a prominent figure in the history of Mississippi and the United States will be honored and celebrated with a sign on the one-hundredth year of his birthday. : Signed. [28] He argued with the county board of supervisors over his plan to erect busts of his brother, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Kennedys on the courthouse square. He died with his devoted wife Carolyn, his eldest daughter Kathie, youngest daughter Patrice, and son Christopher at his side. In front of thenational historic landmark of thepale green home of Medgar and Myrlie Evers, located at 2332 Margaret WalkerAlexander Drive,a crowd of more than 70 peoplegathered. Keena Graham, the new National Park Servicesuperintendentof the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, announced during the memorial various initiatives the agency is working on while thehome is still closed to the public. With the help of the community and the city, we can turn Jackson around, Evers continued. Mayor Flaggs has championed a transparent city government in Vicksburg committed to growth and service at the least cost to the taxpayer. "Only when we understand the history, can we make progress to our future," Harrington said. It is important that as we move forward, we do not forget our past. Evers, brother of Mississippi slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers, died Wednesday at the home of his daughter in Rankin County. In 1969, Evers was elected as mayor of Fayette, Mississippi, the first African American to be elected to this position in the state of Mississippi during the post-Reconstruction era. About 75 people gathered to honor the life of Medgar Evers on Saturday exactly 58 years after he was assassinated at his home. He is survived by two daughters, Linda Ann Evers and Mary Frances Evers; and one sister, Martha Evers Templeton, all of Nashville. [8] After serving a year of reserve duty following the Korean War, he settled in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Wanda Evers is the daughter of late Civil Rights leader Charles Evers and niece of Medgar Evers. He said he is grateful that she isnt in pain anymore. [5][6] He was the eldest of four children;[6] Medgar Evers was his younger brother. Glender Jean Helen McEvers, age 84, of Sweet Lake, La., was peacefully ushered into her eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital . Cambis older brother, Danny, came up with his sisters name. Designed and Developed by Digital Coast Media, LLC Powered by TeleSouth Communications Inc. [34], Whites' perception that Evers was venal and self-interested persisted and began to spread among the black community. Fayette was a small, economically depressed town of about 2,500 people. We do not sell or share your information with anyone. By the looks of her success, its no surprise the (You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman songstress passed down her talents to her four kids, Louise Goffin, Sherry Goffin, Molly Larkey and Levi Larkey. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock. A couple of months ago, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announced that he would be seeking re-election come June of 2021, but now it seems as if it wont be without a little competition. Evers made history by becoming Mississippi's first black mayor since Reconstruction in a small rural town in 1969. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. "This is such a sacred tradition in our city," Lumumba said. Charles' daughter Carolyn Evers Cockrell, civil rights activist James Meredith, Mississippi state Sen. Hillman Frazier and Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba. Vote for somebody that is going to do right by the city of Jackson.. She also appeared as an actress in Chicken Soup with Rice and Really Rosie. In the interview, co-host David Watkins asked Evers what can be done to put a halt to Jacksons problems. The Evers family invites you to attend today's event honoring the Late James Charles Evers on the day marking 100 years since his birth, Sept. 11, 2022, from 4p- 5p, @2916 Hemingway Circle, Jackson MS 39209. Cambi telephoned her mother, Reena, who rushed to her side. The capacity event featured a roundtable with Bryant, former NFL great Jack Brewer and Dr. Alveda King that focused on reviving traditional cultural values and the role of faith in leadership and justice. I wasn't happy with it when their : Hello, cousin! [9][15], Over the opposition of more establishment figures in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) such as Roy Wilkins, Evers took over his brother's post as head of the NAACP in Mississippi. Wanda Evers, the daughter of Evers, said although they're mourning a loss, they can't be selfish. In 1989, Evers lost the nomination once again to political rival Kennie Middleton. He was the eldest of four children; . After his return to the U.S., he began working as the first African American disc jockey at WHOC Radio station in Philadelphia, Mississippi in 1951. He has the responsibility to oversee the growth of the work of God in 112 countries worldwide. [28], Evers appointed a black police force and several black staff members. My contact info is in the About tab of the blog. [52], Evers befriended a range of people from sharecroppers to presidents. [17] That year he made a bid for the open seat of the 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, facing six white opponents in the Democratic primary. He was 97 years old. After his political career ended, he returned to radio and hosted his own show, Let's Talk. At the age of ten, he witnessed a horrific lynching of a black man who had been accused of insulting a white woman. Often accompanied by a group of 65 male followers, he would pressure local blacks in small towns to avoid stores under boycott and directly challenge white business leaders. Charles Evers, brother of civil rights icon Medgar Evers, has died at the age of 97. . Bishop Matthews established the Tabernacle Church of God in Christ in Southaven, Mississippi. 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. He also has a credit as a performer on the soundtrack of the Care Bears Movie in 1985. AFPI is a non-profit, non-partisan research institute focused in America First policies with emphasis on free enterprise and individual liberty. We center readers in everything we do, informingand engagingMississippians through reporting, podcasts, events and online communities. Carole became a mom during her first marriage with Gerry Goffin. [1] Evers graduated from Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi. EVERS, Charles K.Age 83, died peacefully at home January 29, 2012. . He ran for governor in 1971 and the United States Senate in 1978, both times as an . All rights reserved. In the interview, co-host David Watkins asked Evers what can be done to put a halt to Jackson s problems. He gained enough money to purchase several bars, bootlegged liquor, and sold jukeboxes. In the interview, co-host David Watkins asked Evers what can be done to put a halt to Jackson's problems. [35], Evers served many terms as mayor of Fayette. Vote for somebody that is going to do right by the city of Jackson.. (WLBT) - Wanda Evers announced Wednesday that she is running for Mayor of Jackson. [39] A total of 269 other black candidates were running for office in Mississippi that year, and many of them complained that Evers was self-absorbed and hoarding resources, despite his slim chances of winning. In 1954, he was made the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) State Voter Registration chairman. [1] After serving in World War II, Evers began his career as a disc jockey at WHOC . He had congestive heart failure. As far as her personal life, it appears Sherry was married to her ex-husband, Robbie Kondor. 2020 - 2023 SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Charles Evers. The Klansman defended his motives by saying, "I am a Mississippi white man". [4] In his response to the defeat, Evers accepted, said he was tired, and that: "Twenty years is enough. Charles Evers describes his mother's family background, Charles Evers describes his father's family background, Charles Evers remembers his community in Decatur, Mississippi, Charles Evers describes his relationship with his brother, Medgar Evers, Charles Evers describes the sights, sounds and smells of his childhood, Charles Evers talks about his early education, Charles Evers describes his father's lumber stacking business, Charles Evers recalls his decision to enlist in the U.S. Army, Charles Evers recalls his start in the funeral business, Charles Evers talks about his experiences during World War II, Charles Evers remembers picking pecans with Medgar Evers, Charles Evers remembers his family traditions, Charles Evers recalls his early experiences of religion, Charles Evers remembers the lynching of James Tingle. To watch the interview in which Evers announced her decision, click here. People who literally laid down their lives for the benefit of not only of Jackson, Mississippi, (but) for us at large.". Wolf served as Acting Secretary of Homeland Security under President Trump. [47], In 1978, Evers ran as an independent for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Democrat James Eastland. Wanda made the announcement on the radio show WMPR 90.1. [6] The couple divorced in June 1974. Carole King is a talented singer and songwriter who has had one of the most entertaining careers as a solo artist. Originally, the king cake was made with a Danish dough and a cinnamon filling, but like many traditions, king cakes evolved to suit all kinds of tastes. [49] He finished in third place behind his opponents, Democrat Maurice Dantin and Republican Thad Cochran. 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. His campaign staff was largely young and inexperienced and lacked organization. "Otherwise, it's going to repeat itself. He explained, "My feeling is that Negroes gotta control somewhere in America, and we've dropped anchor in these counties. [29] He also benefitted from an influx of young, white liberal volunteers who wanted to assist a civil rights leader. Let me know : As an 8th great-grandson of John Throckmorton, I really appreciated this blog post. We believe that an informed Mississippi is a better Mississippi. In 1989 whenthe case was reopened andBeckwith was convicted andsentenced to life in prison. Mr. Evers was a retired patrolman from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office with 36 years of service. Municipal elections are currently scheduled for next summer with Lumumba and Evers the only two candidates thus far. Let someone else be out front. But as they aged, Louise, Sherry, Molly and Levi have each paved their own careers in showbiz. [53] During the 2016 presidential election, Evers supported Donald Trump's presidential campaign. The late James Charles Evers to have historic sign unveiling, honoring his life and legacy, 5 adults, 3 children injured in three-vehicle crash in Hinds County, Pearl Police arrest man after high speed chase through multiple cities, 3 illegal immigrants captured after escaping ICE vehicle in Mississippi, Pike Co. man shot while driving down the road, suspect captured, MSDH: Daycare where child nearly drowned did not have enough staff, pool not secure, GRAPHIC: Huskies rescued, owner arrested in Jones Co. following animal welfare complaint, Request a First Alert Weather School Visit. Ms. Perkins said, "Yes, Charles Evers' statement is accurate if he made it.". They just showed up Palm Beach Atlantic University Professor Sam Joeckels Job Threatened Over Race Lessons; Alums Demand Academic Freedom (UPDATED), Merry Christmas O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Happy Christmas Eve! He also prohibited the carrying of firearms in town but kept a gun on himself. I know Dad would be proud of this moment," said Velma Charlene Evers-Kreel, daughter of James Charles Evers. (WLBT) - Charles Evers, a civil rights activist and older brother of Medgar Evers, died at 97 years old. She despised her name, he said. Charles Evers was born in Decatur, Mississippi, on September 11, 1922, to James Evers, a laborer, and Jesse Wright Evers, a maid. In this role, he organized and led many demonstrations for the rights of African Americans. Evers then outlawed the carrying of firearms within city limits.[3]. Cambis mother, Reena, recalled how close she was to her baby girl, her nickname for Cambi. Civil Rights History: Medgar Evers assassinated. Medgar Evers ' two sons Darrell Evers and James Van Evers played themselves in this film. (UPDATED), Superintendent of Harvest Christian Academy Issues Statement About James MacDonalds Actions with Students. 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. Municipal elections are currently scheduled for next summer with Lumumba and Evers the only two candidates thus far. Prosecutors further accused him of depositing town funds in a personal bank account. SuperTalk Mississippi Media is Mississippis leader in news, politics, sports, music, and all things Mississippi. Emmogene C. Evers December 29, 1929 - September 16, 2018 Emmogene Gosch Evers was born on December 29, 1929 in Schleswig, IA. "It's a sacred tradition because it is giving proper tribute to our forefathers in the city of Jackson. Carolyn Evers Cockrell, oneof Charles Evers' daughters, said Saturday's event meant more since hispassing. Yolanda King, the daughter of civil rights activist Martin Luther King, portrayed Medgar Evers ' daughter Reena Evers in this film. Evers has often been honored for his work in the Civil Rights Movement. [49], In 1983, Evers ran as an independent for governor of Mississippi but lost to the Democrat Bill Allain. . Evers received his B.S. [54], Evers wrote two autobiographies or memoirs: Evers (1971), written with Grace Halsell and self-published; and Have No Fear, written with Andrew Szanton and published by John Wiley & Sons (1997). CHARLES Evers was a civil rights leader and politician. She said it was her father's time to []. On the show, she addressed several issues that she says are plaguing the city to . I hope He remained as mayor of Fayette until 1989. [20] Though low on funds, he led in the primary with a plurality of the votes. Evers lost the Democratic primary for mayor in 1981 to Kennie Middleton. Vivian fought for civil rights and equality in the South long after the 1960s, C.T. "It just lets us know that what they died for is not in vainand that people still remember and they still respect my dad and uncle Medgar," Evers Cockrell said, adding her father took up the torch when his brother was killed. Charles Evers was 97 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. The Mississippi Legislature responded by passing a law mandating a runoff primary in the event of no absolute majority in the initial contest, which Evers lost. [45] The night of the election, Evers shook the hands of Waller supporters in Jackson and then went to a local television station where his opponent was delivering a victory speech. Charles Robert Evers, 85, of Claridon, signed off one final time on May 24, 2020 at his home. Its one of the cards life deals you, which you are powerless over.. Charles received a . Reverend Shirley Harrington, who's been close to the family since she was a child and who's father was a security guard for Medgar Evers, said such events help in moving forward and conquering today's challenges. All Rights Reserved. [30] Evers sought to make Fayette an upstanding community and a symbolic refuge for black people. A native Nashvillian, Mr. Evers attended high school at St. John's Military Academy in Delafield, Wisconsin, graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1950, and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. CHARLES EVERS OBITUARY. Follow him onFacebookandTwitter. So had her son, Darrell. Evers' third child, James, was born in 1960. . [51] Evers criticized the NAACP and other organizations for opposing Pickering, as he said the candidate had a record of supporting the civil rights movement in Mississippi. BRANDON, Miss. [2] Evers severely criticized such national leaders as Roy Wilkins, Stokely Carmichael, H. Rap Brown and Louis Farrakhan over various issues. A white resident tipped off the mayor and the Klansman was arrested. Digital Library. He received 24 percent of the vote, likely siphoning off African-American votes that would have otherwise gone to Dantin. She is the daughter of late civil rights leader Charles Evers. While the singer's older children have embraced their careers in the limelight, Levi lives the most low-key out . Vivian: C.T. For inquiries or story tips, email JTMitchell@supertalk.fm. Charles Evers became the NAACP's State Voter Registration Chairman in 1954 . [41] The Clarion-Ledger, a leading Mississippian conservative newspaper, largely ignored his campaign. [32] Evers complained that local blacks were "jealous" of him. [50] Republican Leon Bramlett of Clarksdale, also known as a college All-American football player, finished second with 39 percent of the vote. In 1989, Evers was defeated for re-election after serving sixteen years as mayor. He also began pimping and ran a numbers game, taking $500 a week from the latter. "[28] In September 1969, a Klansman drove into Fayette with a collection of weapons, intending to assassinate Evers. To gain attention, he unexpectedly gatecrashed the annual Fisherman's Rodeo in Pascagoula and stopped and spoke to people on the streets of Jackson during their morning commute. He was 97. Carmigo is an online vehicle marketplace connecting individual sellers with dealerships. Salma Hayeks Best Bikini Photos, Inside Dr. Phil and Wife Robin McGraw's Sprawling Beverly Hills Home, She's a Perfect 10! His older brother, Charles Evers, assumed Medgar Evers' former post in the NAACP and subsequently served as the mayor of Fayette, Mississippi . [35] His attorney told the court that Evers had indeed concealed the income, but argued that the charge was invalid since this had been done before the late 1960s, as the indictment specified. Tony Byrne said Charles Evers never got the credit he deserved. President Trump said Wednesday he was "deeply saddened" by the death of civil rights figure Charles Evers, who died Wednesday at his home in Jackson, Mississippi at the age of 97. We're dedicated to keeping Mississippians informed with our thorough reporting. Civic activist and political leader Charles Evers was born on September 11, 1922 in Decatur, Mississippi to Jess Wright and James Evers. My mom has been a champion of me doing my own music throughout my life, Louise told American Songwriter in October 2020, celebrating the 20th anniversary of recording the song. 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. Keep scrolling to learn more about Caroles four kids! [24] Evers' election as mayor had great symbolic significance statewide and attracted national attention. "It makes me very full with joy because of the amount of people in this city that still acknowledge and highlight what my father lived for and his mission," Reena Evers-Everette, Medgar Evers' daughter,said in an interview after the ceremony. CNN Interactive hosted a chat Monday with Charles Evers who, like his late brother Medgar, became a civil rights pioneer. Per IMDb, she has credits in Really Rosie and Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. A Republican, Evers was known for his role in the Civil Rights Movement along with his younger brother Medgar Evers. "[14] A decade after his death, Evers and blues musician B.B. Evers was active in the Mississippi branch of the NAACP and became the chapters state voter registration chairman in 1954. [29] Rhetorically, he would vacillate between messages of racial conciliation and statements of hostility. Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said the best way to honorMedgar and Charles Evers missionis to treat others with dignity. Like her previous marriage, though, Carole split from Charles in 1976. [6][57], Evers was portrayed by Bill Cobbs in the 1996 film Ghosts of Mississippi (1996).[58]. . Wanda Evers, the daughter of late civil rights leader Charles Evers, announced Wednesday morning on WMPR 90.1 that she is throwing her hat in the ring for mayor of Mississippi's capital city. Glad you stopped by. The post SuperTalk Eagle Hour: New Southern Miss Quarterbacks Billy Todays show takes a quick look at last nights baseball One piece of legislation that would revise Mississippis current initiative Wanda Evers, daughter of Charles, announces run for Jackson mayor, Loan repayment program for Mississippi nurses passed by legislature, $272K winning Mississippi Match 5 ticket sold in Biloxi, SuperTalk Eagle Hour: New Southern Miss Quarterbacks Billy Wiles & Holman Edwards And Patrick Magee From NOLA.com, Rebel Report podcast: Who candidate one should be for Ole Miss basketball, Legislation preventing voters from placing abortion on the ballot passes House committee. Evers died Wednesday, July 22, at his daughter's home in Brandon. Under Mayor Flaggs leadership, taxpayers have seen groundbreaking quality-of-life improvements, the creation of innovative economic development policies, and an unprecedented pro-business environment that will benefit Vicksburg for generations to come. 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