Daughter of civil rights icons Medgar and Myrlie Evers pens personal letter to mother

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  • Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
  • "CBS Mornings" marks 60 years since the assassination of civil rights leader Medgar Evers. In a special edition of our series Note to Self, Evers' daughter Reena pens a personal letter to her mother, civil rights icon, Myrlie Evers.
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  • @coco_penexplore
    @coco_penexplore Рік тому +153

    When I realized that Reena was reading the letter to her mom, the tears began flowing. This segment is beyond beautiful.

  • @laurencaulton103
    @laurencaulton103 Рік тому +160

    Myrlie Evers, Coretta Scott King, and Betty Shabazz have become icons in their own right. I thank them, and their children for their courage.

    • @ThePrinceOfTheTalkbox
      @ThePrinceOfTheTalkbox Рік тому +1

      Cuz of their HUSBANDS

    • @kinglord7707
      @kinglord7707 Рік тому +4

      Also Mamie Till Mobley,Emmett Tills mother she's also a strong lady after her sons brutal death

    • @robertmiller5516
      @robertmiller5516 11 місяців тому

      Three of the finest women, no finest human beings ever to walk the earth!

    • @robertmiller5516
      @robertmiller5516 11 місяців тому +3

      @@ThePrinceOfTheTalkboxand their HUSBANDS couldn’t have achieved what they did or had the strength without them!

    • @ThePrinceOfTheTalkbox
      @ThePrinceOfTheTalkbox 11 місяців тому

      uuuuuuuuuh duuuuh@@robertmiller5516

  • @edvh88
    @edvh88 Рік тому +60

    Who else cried thru this entire letter? And when I saw her mom was there to hear it, wow, what a special beautiful moment for the both of them. 💜💕💜 I feel lucky to have heard this

  • @Eve_Y
    @Eve_Y Рік тому +44

    The women who lost their husbands & children during jim crow and civil rights era are a whole different breed. They raised the next generation alone and with dignity/strength.

  • @letradavis8260
    @letradavis8260 Рік тому +42

    The cameras didn’t exist in this moment. You could can FEEL the love.
    I remember while going through a very tumultuous time in my own personal life my 2 daughters gave me strength and kept by my side non stop.
    Hearing her daughter express her gratitude and adoration for her mother is priceless.
    GO GET EM’

  • @tuesdaynelson4798
    @tuesdaynelson4798 Рік тому +59

    What African Americans went through makes me so humble.

  • @boulejazz
    @boulejazz Рік тому +31

    To Rena, Beautiful tribute to your mother. Best wishes always.

  • @lisabolo4359
    @lisabolo4359 Рік тому +68

    This is such a great series and so needed in our society: the true History of the American People. This really made me cry! Great job all of you and thank you to Gail for her strength and deliberation.

  • @jessaca
    @jessaca Рік тому +12

    We have to keep telling these TRUTHFUL stories. It's necessary for the generations behind us.

  • @tamaral2520
    @tamaral2520 Рік тому +40

    MY GOD that was beautiful!! TEARS😭😭😭

  • @cil20002000
    @cil20002000 Рік тому +25

    I was only 2, but through our elementary school years, we learned of your Dad and your mom.

    • @GigiStar01
      @GigiStar01 Рік тому +4

      I was born in 1968, and grew up in Pennsylvania. Medgar Evers was never discussed in our schools. Thankfully, my mother made sure to educate me about black history.

    • @cil20002000
      @cil20002000 Рік тому +1

      @@GigiStar01 I grew in PA as well

    • @GigiStar01
      @GigiStar01 Рік тому

      @@cil20002000 What part? I was in SW PA. And what decade? I'm probably older than you. 😊

  • @daniellemitchell3118
    @daniellemitchell3118 Рік тому +8

    I love that she is giving Mrs. Evers-Williams her flowers while she can smell them.

  • @ThomasWilliams-hv4ub
    @ThomasWilliams-hv4ub Рік тому +47

    And fight still runs strong for equality, freedom and justice 🙏🏾

    • @edvh88
      @edvh88 Рік тому +4

      Still being led by so many amazing women of color, too!

  • @hayesmoses7754
    @hayesmoses7754 Рік тому +18

    God bless the family of Medgar Evers.

  • @Vincent50
    @Vincent50 Рік тому +24

    How beautiful and she’s her moms twin. Things haven’t changed in this country.

  • @donnamyers7274
    @donnamyers7274 Рік тому +24

    Reena and I are the same age.I remember ŵhen her precious father was senselessly murdered. 5 months before ĴFK was murdered. 5 years later, in 1968 Dr. MLK Jr and RFK were murdered. In my 1966/1967 scĥòoĺ year of 6th grade, our schools in Southern Virginia were finally integrated. June 24, 2023 we will have òur 50th class reunion of the class of 1973. I'm proud to say the lifelong black friends that I made way back in 1966 was all made possible because of her father Medgar Evers and other men liƙ him. I know that he is smiling from Heaven because of the gracious and kind lady that his daughter grew up to be🙏🙏🙏

  • @shortydowop6534
    @shortydowop6534 Рік тому +18

    This was so beautiful!! So much love , respect, and appreciation for Ms. Evers and her family!!!❤❤❤

  • @crest4sensation938
    @crest4sensation938 Рік тому +6

    Beautiful mother and daughter.

  • @sharonjoi1190
    @sharonjoi1190 Рік тому +7

    This is such a beautiful moment between mother and daughter.❤

  • @jamesrguy5430
    @jamesrguy5430 Рік тому +9

    WOW is all I can say!!! This had me crying!! Thank you Medgar, as well as MLK and Malcolm X for paving the way for young African Americans like myself. Mama Myrlie, to me you are a mother to us all and we LOVE YOU DEARLY!! Thank you for always fighting the good fight and standing for justice and equality!!!

  • @Ruffina12345
    @Ruffina12345 Рік тому +17

    Thank you Jesus for this great woman of faith and determination!!! We have so much to be grateful for because of her example and mentorship!!! Wow a living legacy!!! Th and you ma’am for your courage and strength!!!

  • @kimberlycareymua8207
    @kimberlycareymua8207 Рік тому +13

    I'm not crying😭😭😭😭. How BEAUTIFUL

  • @camarojai6832
    @camarojai6832 Рік тому +12

    Yep I’m crying ….so beautiful ❤

  • @ted1091
    @ted1091 Рік тому +7

    So important for this to be told, and to never forget. They gave their lives for their country just as though on the battlefield, but they never received the benefits. Our nation owes them a debt of gratitude and respect with interest.

  • @SheliaRPierre
    @SheliaRPierre Рік тому +8

    So beautiful. They are so Blessed to have each other. Wheww, makes me miss my mama more😢

  • @kayprism
    @kayprism Рік тому +15

    This is PRICELESS!!❤

  • @lc2296
    @lc2296 Рік тому +6

    Powerful.. thank you

  • @missyt03244
    @missyt03244 Рік тому +2

    I enjoyed this immensely! The bond between them is beautiful and special. I love that letter and I'm so glad that they let us be a part of it. Great job CBS and Gayle! 💛

  • @user-mu3xk7ie2t
    @user-mu3xk7ie2t Рік тому +6

    Mr. and Mrs. Evers & Evers Children🇺🇲❤

  • @bobbylewisjr5250
    @bobbylewisjr5250 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful... Her father would also be proud.

  • @bakeembakeem
    @bakeembakeem Рік тому +5

    This amazing blessed gracious Civil Rights Icon at 90 years young🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  • @reginaqueen7637
    @reginaqueen7637 Рік тому +14

    I love Gayle King! What a genuine & kind spirit. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story.

  • @bettydavis7904
    @bettydavis7904 Рік тому +5

    Such beautiful letter . Thank you for sharing your thoughts and memories.

  • @jessycaphoenix8152
    @jessycaphoenix8152 Рік тому +6

    Bravo. Good tears I have. ❤🕊

  • @casscart1
    @casscart1 Рік тому +1

    Thank God her mom is here to hear these Beautiful words! Bless them❤

  • @shelly8965luv
    @shelly8965luv Рік тому +5

    Beautiful♥ this really moved me!

  • @willaoden5491
    @willaoden5491 Рік тому +6

    THANK YOU

  • @lasandralucas7314
    @lasandralucas7314 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful tribute from daughter to mother. Brought tears to my eyes with love🎉🎉❤❤.

  • @roywatley5110
    @roywatley5110 Рік тому

    This brought tears too my eyes, thank you Mrs Myrlie William Evers
    for your courage, and thank you for never giving up, May Medgar Wylie Evers spirit live on through you Mrs Myrlie Evers, your an inspiration too us all.

  • @EPFAN77
    @EPFAN77 Рік тому

    What a beautiful moment for the both of them! I having lost my mother at the age of 16 see moments like these two amazing Mother/Daughter Lady's shared with us and It just touches my heart, the moment she started reading the note tears began to stream down my face. So sad what Mrs. Evers had to go through losing her husband during a time that was so hateful , how she must of felt every night , it just breaks my heart!!!! I am so happy to know she was strong and never gave up and raised her kids to be strong !!! She is a true HERO for all people. Thank you to her and her children ! And Thank You for Sharing your life with us !

  • @tonydouglas334
    @tonydouglas334 Рік тому +9

    RIP Medgar Evers

  • @jameswashington4493
    @jameswashington4493 Рік тому +3

    This is AMAZING!!!! So Beautiful!!!! This is a Tear-jerker! Oh MY!!!!!!!!!

  • @juliedavis7445
    @juliedavis7445 Рік тому +3

    In tears 😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤

  • @bridgetwhite9738
    @bridgetwhite9738 Рік тому +4

    Priceless

  • @jillianwebb8725
    @jillianwebb8725 Рік тому +4

    LOVE.
    Thank you.

  • @deloreswillis9224
    @deloreswillis9224 Рік тому +4

    Absolutely breathtaking!!!!!! Sordid coverage❤

  • @BlckgirlAnointed
    @BlckgirlAnointed Рік тому +3

    This was sooo beautiful 💗💗💗💕 God has been good to them 🙏🏿

  • @khaladasalaam9722
    @khaladasalaam9722 Місяць тому

    This presentation is powerful and needed for our shared humanity

  • @janiceblackmon5936
    @janiceblackmon5936 Рік тому +3

    Awesome....Must keep the spirit of the struggle alive for future generations

  • @MarthaMiller-gx1yk
    @MarthaMiller-gx1yk Рік тому +2

    A very beautiful message ❤️.

  • @go2yourself
    @go2yourself Рік тому +7

    Love is what wins in the end ❤❤❤❤ 🙌🏽🤲🏽

  • @latonyacham1519
    @latonyacham1519 Рік тому +4

    Very priceless 🥺♥️♥️♥️

  • @nlp6082
    @nlp6082 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful ❤😢

  • @lostindallas62
    @lostindallas62 Рік тому

    Great Interview Gayle! God Bless Medgar Evers and his Family!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Mrs Evers indeed Living Well and THRIVING FOR WHAT IS RIGHT!!!👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @EdwardAMH
    @EdwardAMH Рік тому +10

    Beautiful

  • @lfelder1
    @lfelder1 Рік тому

    Very well put together. I need more of this.

  • @tiadekattu9096
    @tiadekattu9096 Рік тому +4

    So beautiful 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @corennakhieu5483
    @corennakhieu5483 11 місяців тому

    What a beautiful letter to her mother. 🙏🏽😢😢😢😢

  • @sunshinerobinson1123
    @sunshinerobinson1123 Рік тому +2

    I can't stop crying😢😢😢😢

  • @jenniferhaynes8625
    @jenniferhaynes8625 Рік тому +1

    This was a beautiful interview.

  • @CorettaJG
    @CorettaJG Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing this.

  • @elmyragates
    @elmyragates Рік тому

    So beautiful, loving and precious.
    MAY YOU CONTINUE TO R.I.P. MEDGAR EVERS 🙏♥️🙏

  • @bigmikecvn71
    @bigmikecvn71 Рік тому

    I was just at the house a couple of days ago. I was overwhelmed

  • @ahymes71
    @ahymes71 Рік тому

    So beautifully spoken ❤️

  • @justtrust426
    @justtrust426 Рік тому

    Tears. Continued rest Mr. Medgar Evers.

  • @AdrianDeVore
    @AdrianDeVore Рік тому

    Beautifully done. ❤

  • @23Fulani
    @23Fulani Рік тому +1

    I can't believe she's 90! This was great!

  • @tiffanycurtis4794
    @tiffanycurtis4794 Рік тому +4

    Rip to him🙏🏿

  • @romstar
    @romstar Рік тому +4

    Welp,I'm done for the month 😭😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤

  • @a.clarissa3575
    @a.clarissa3575 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing

  • @NecheleBrown-rr8kj
    @NecheleBrown-rr8kj 14 днів тому

    Very Touching Story ❤

  • @Renee302976
    @Renee302976 Рік тому +5

    Beautiful 😊😇

  • @khaleayoungblood3774
    @khaleayoungblood3774 Рік тому +3

    Very powerful ❤

  • @windlechambers3546
    @windlechambers3546 Рік тому +4

    So beautiful!!!

  • @karendorsey4780
    @karendorsey4780 Рік тому +1

    This was a beautiful tribute to her Mother! We always talk about the Fathers of the Civil Rights Movement. We also need to Honor the Mothers of the movement! They kept the torch burning! 🙏🏽

  • @GLORIAJEANEZEKIELMDPHDLONG120
    @GLORIAJEANEZEKIELMDPHDLONG120 Рік тому +3

    SO EXCELLENT!!!

  • @brendawilson1625
    @brendawilson1625 Рік тому +5

    Beautiful 🌹❤🙏

  • @adrienneflowersscott9290
    @adrienneflowersscott9290 11 місяців тому

    This is so sweet. 😭 ♥️🖤💚💛✊🏾

  • @robertmiller5516
    @robertmiller5516 11 місяців тому

    This woman is a class act!!!

  • @kristinemacdonald9627
    @kristinemacdonald9627 Рік тому

    They are so precious 🥹💖

  • @twb123
    @twb123 Рік тому

    I love so much makes me so emotional.

  • @topangadior8500
    @topangadior8500 11 місяців тому

    Beautiful letter

  • @LMae-rj9qi
    @LMae-rj9qi Рік тому +3

    Awesome!

  • @Anna-vt1qi
    @Anna-vt1qi 11 місяців тому

    I remember my mom talking about about Megar how great he was 🙏🏾 Glory

  • @donavalbarnes8869
    @donavalbarnes8869 Рік тому +2

    If u didn’t tear up watching this something is wrong with u

  • @CynthiaSimpson-fm3iv
    @CynthiaSimpson-fm3iv 11 місяців тому

    WOW!! ❤❤

  • @1956gaba
    @1956gaba 11 місяців тому

    Beautiful! 👊🏽

  • @anissaburgess6419
    @anissaburgess6419 Рік тому

    This is beautiful

  • @DjWrightLicsw
    @DjWrightLicsw Рік тому +4

    ❤❤❤

  • @Miamipeppermint
    @Miamipeppermint Рік тому +5

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @bakeembakeem
    @bakeembakeem Рік тому +3

    I speak your name 💔

  • @vanessasmith152
    @vanessasmith152 Рік тому +1

    I LOVE THIS❤️❤️❤️

  • @linnmclain6503
    @linnmclain6503 Рік тому

    Amazing ❤

  • @janicewashington4318
    @janicewashington4318 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful ❤

  • @consciousanfesiashapsnikof8688

    Our good Black loving attentive fathers have instilled good values/morals in us (daughters).

  • @bobby12348
    @bobby12348 Рік тому

    Wow❤️

  • @sharonpeterkin8967
    @sharonpeterkin8967 Рік тому +2

    ❤😢❤

  • @lakiva1000
    @lakiva1000 Рік тому

    ❤❤❤❤love u gale

  • @victoriabelton7168
    @victoriabelton7168 Рік тому +3

    I meet your mother and she was a lovely women

  • @msrok4498
    @msrok4498 Рік тому +2

    ❤❤❤