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

[@coco_penexplore]

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

[@sunshinerobinson1123]

Me too.

[@corrynthiaiam9205]

Me three..Omg that touched me.

[@DaleKutnick]

++1. Wonderful tribute from a daughter

[@corennakhieu5483]

I agree.😢

[@laurencaulton103]

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]

Cuz of their HUSBANDS

[@kinglord7707]

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

[@robertmiller5516]

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

[@robertmiller5516]

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

[@ThePrinceOfTheTalkbox]

uuuuuuuuuh duuuuh@@robertmiller5516

[@edvh88]

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

[@corennakhieu5483]

Me I did. 😢😢😢😢❣️

[@letradavis8260]

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’

[@lisabolo4359]

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.

[@auditionvideoa7236]

💯💯💯💯‼️

[@tamaral2520]

MY GOD that was beautiful!! TEARS😭😭😭

[@boulejazz]

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

[@cil20002000]

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

[@GigiStar01]

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]

@@GigiStar01 I grew in PA as well

[@GigiStar01]

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

[@tuesdaynelson4798]

What African Americans went through makes me so humble.

[@juliedavis7445]

We are continuing to go through it

[@auditionvideoa7236]

​@@juliedavis7445 100%

[@Eve_Y]

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.

[@turquoisepurple7sky151]

Most definitely

[@auditionvideoa7236]

With Jesus God, they perservered.

[@jessaca]

Yes

[@shortydowop6534]

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

[@ThomasWilliams-hv4ub]

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

[@edvh88]

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

[@jessaca]

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

[@donnamyers7274]

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🙏🙏🙏

[@catsmeow9025]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ruffinarector541]

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!!!

[@hayesmoses7754]

God bless the family of Medgar Evers.

[@Vincent50]

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

[@sharonjoi1190]

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

[@jamesrguy5430]

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!!!

[@camarojai6832]

Yep I’m crying ….so beautiful ❤

[@SheliaRPierre]

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

[@missyt03244]

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! 💛

[@crest4sensation938]

Beautiful mother and daughter.

[@kimberlycareymua8207]

I'm not crying😭😭😭😭. How BEAUTIFUL

[@daniellemitchell3118]

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

[@ted1091]

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.

[@bettydavis7904]

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

[@reginaqueen7637]

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

[@lc2296]

Powerful.. thank you

[@kayprism]

This is PRICELESS!!❤

[@deloreswillis9224]

I concur❤

[@bakeembakeem]

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

[@bobbylewisjr5250]

Beautiful... Her father would also be proud.

[@user-mu3xk7ie2t]

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

[@casscart1]

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

[@shelly8965luv]

Beautiful♥ this really moved me!

[@jessycaphoenix8152]

Bravo. Good tears I have. ❤🕊

[@lasandralucas7314]

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

[@willaoden5491]

THANK YOU

[@roywatley5110]

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]

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 !

[@juliedavis7445]

In tears 😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤

[@janiceblackmon5936]

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

[@deloreswillis9224]

Absolutely breathtaking!!!!!! Sordid coverage❤

[@deloreswillis9224]

GOD BLESS🙏🏿

[@jameswashington4493]

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

[@bridgetwhite9738]

Priceless

[@jillianwebb8725]

LOVE. Thank you.

[@BlckgalAnointed]

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

[@tonydouglas334]

RIP Medgar Evers

[@lfelder1]

Very well put together. I need more of this.

[@MarthaMiller-gx1yk]

A very beautiful message ❤️.

[@elmyragates]

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

[@nlp6082]

Beautiful ❤😢

[@go2yourself]

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

[@latonyacham1519]

Very priceless 🥺♥️♥️♥️

[@nokizzy4504]

Beautiful

[@sunshinerobinson1123]

I can't stop crying😢😢😢😢

[@CorettaJG]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@lostindallas62]

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

[@jenniferhaynes8625]

This was a beautiful interview.

[@corennakhieu5483]

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

[@justtrust426]

Tears. Continued rest Mr. Medgar Evers.

[@tiadekattu9096]

So beautiful 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@23Fulani]

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

[@karendorsey4780]

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! 🙏🏽

[@ahymes71]

So beautifully spoken ❤️

[@khaleayoungblood3774]

Very powerful ❤

[@a.clarissa3575]

Thank you for sharing

[@AdrianDeVore]

Beautifully done. ❤

[@bigmikecvn71]

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

[@romstar]

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

[@windlechambers3546]

So beautiful!!!

[@GLORIAJEANEZEKIELMDPHDLONG120]

SO EXCELLENT!!!

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

Rip to him🙏🏿

[@Renee302976]

Beautiful 😊😇

[@brendawilson1625]

Beautiful 🌹❤🙏

[@adrienneflowersscott9290]

This is so sweet. 😭 ♥️🖤💚💛✊🏾

[@LMae-rj9qi]

Awesome!

[@robertmiller5516]

This woman is a class act!!!

[@topangadior8500]

Beautiful letter

[@twb123]

I love so much makes me so emotional.

[@Anna-vt1qi]

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

[@consciousanfesiashapsnikof8688]

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

[@kristinemacdonald9627]

They are so precious 🥹💖

[@Miamipeppermint]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@anissaburgess6419]

This is beautiful

[@DjWrightLicsw]

❤❤❤

[@1956gaba]

Beautiful! 👊🏽

[@donavalbarnes8869]

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

[@victoriabelton7168]

I meet your mother and she was a lovely women

[@sharonpeterkin8967]

❤😢❤

[@CynthiaSimpson-fm3iv]

WOW!! ❤❤

[@janicewashington4318]

Beautiful ❤

[@vanessasmith152]

I LOVE THIS❤️❤️❤️

[@msrok4498]

❤❤❤

[@linnmclain6503]

Amazing ❤

[@bakeembakeem]

I speak your name 💔

[@robertmiller5516]

I bet they didn’t show this in Florida or Texas! Real American history right here!

[@janiceeteme5536]

❤😊

[@bobby12348]

Wow❤️

[@DarkJustice1999]

Terna looks so much like her Momma at that age. These are strong figures in history and May we all be able to continue the fight against racism and inequality.