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Also Known As Myrlie Louise Beasley
Born March 17, 1933 (age 93) • Vicksburg • Mississippi
Notable Family Members spouse Medgar Evers

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NAACP Chairwoman Myrlie Evers-Williams stands at a podium, smiling and speaking onstage, wearing a patterned dress and layered pearl necklaces.
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