Myrlie Evers — For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers Character Profile

Myrlie Evers - For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers

About Myrlie Evers

Medgar’s wife and future NAACP chairperson. Frequently remains at home with their children during violent attacks, including firebombs and bricks thrown at their house. Demonstrates resilience and commitment to the civil rights movement, continuing the fight for racial integration alongside her husband despite extreme danger.

Character Facts

Played by
Irene Cara
Appears in
For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers (1983)
Role
Supporting

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