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Has three children: Darrell Evers, Reena Evers and James Van Evers. Has three nieces: Charlene Evers, Patricia Evers and Carolyn Evers. Has eight grandchildren: Keanon Evers, Alex Evers, Nolan Evers, Cambi Evers-Everette, Vernando Everette, Keith Everette, Daniel Everette and Nicole Everette.

Bob Dylan dedicated his song "Only a Pawn in Their Game" to the memory of her murdered husband Medgar Evers. The song appeared on his album "The Times They Are A-Changin'" (1964).

Chairperson of the NAACP from 1995 - 1998; she worked to restore the tarnished image of the organization. She also helped improve its financial status, raising enough money to eliminate its debt.

On January 21, 2013, she delivered the invocation at the second inauguration of Barack Obama. She was the first woman and the first layperson to deliver the invocation at a presidential inauguration.

Attended and graduated from Magnolia High School (Bowman High School) in Vicksburg, Mississippi (1950).

Attended Alcorn State University in Lorman, University but dropped out before receiving her degree.

Received her Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Pomona College in Claremont, California (1968).

Received the National Freedom Award from the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee (2009).

Received seven honorary doctoral degrees.

Is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

Granddaughter of Annie McCain Beasley.

Daughter of James Van Dyke Beasley, and Mildred Washington Beasley.

Niece of Myrlie Beasley Polk.