Medgar Evers' death became a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, sparking nationwide protests and pushing civil rights to the frontline of the world.

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Quentin Duncan had 26 points in NJIT's 107-51 victory over Medgar Evers on Saturday ... Ari Fulton had 14 points and shot 6 of 14 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line.

He was shot dead in front of his own home in Jackson ... It took 30 years for justice to come to Medgar Evers’ killer, but, in no small part due to Myrlie Evers’ determination, it eventually ...

In 1963, civil rights leader Medgar Evers arrived home when he was shot and killed. It would be over 30 years before his killer was brought to justice. Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content ...

After years of investigation, the Jackson Police Department's Cold Case Unit has identified Johnson as the suspect in the ...

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were powerful voices for the civil rights movement. It was their unwavering determination that encouraged the fight for equality across the country. A veteran of United States ...

SPEAKING OF BIRTHDAYS, THIS YEAR MARKS THE CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAYS OF TWO MISSISSIPPI ICONS. BLUES LEGEND B.B. KING AND CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER MEDGAR EVERS. >> TODAY, THE STATE IS KICKING OFF A YEAR OF ...