Mississippi Homecoming
7/24/1973 | 59m 1s
Mississippians joined together in a celebration of the progress achieved since Medgar Evers' death
An hour long special about Mississippi Homecoming, which featured Black musicians performing on the tenth anniversary of Medgar Evers' death, June 12, 1973. The only stipulation of the music? But No Sad Songs. Mayor Charles Evers, brother of the slain activist, and Myrlie Evers, Medgar's wife, speak to the crowd.
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Black Life is a local public television program presented by mpb
Mississippi Homecoming
7/24/1973 | 59m 1s
An hour long special about Mississippi Homecoming, which featured Black musicians performing on the tenth anniversary of Medgar Evers' death, June 12, 1973. The only stipulation of the music? But No Sad Songs. Mayor Charles Evers, brother of the slain activist, and Myrlie Evers, Medgar's wife, speak to the crowd.
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Black Life is a local public television program presented by mpb