Merlie Evers-Williams, a future civil rights activist and the first woman to chair the NAACP, is born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The widow of Medgar Evers, she continued his legacy by fighting for justice and equality. Her leadership, including her role in revitalizing the NAACP, made her a pioneering figure in American history.
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