Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is an iconic figure for millions of Americans when it comes to civil rights and American democracy. His determination to change segregation through creative and clever ways of reaching audiences led to his rise to celebrity status. However, there have been many others who helped during the civil rights era who do not receive as much praise as MLK Jr. Medgar Evers, James Meredith, A Philip Randolph, Jesse Jackson are a few gentlemen who have rarely received the magnitude of media attention, popularity, or attention that the most charismatic civil rights leaders have attracted. Instead, they played different positions, making phone calls, visiting many homes, holding meetings and community gatherings. They tried to gather a lot of support for their cause at the lower level. In most standard textbooks of African-American history, Medgar Evers is either barely mentioned or completely ignored (Evers-Williams, Marable, A hero's life and legacy wanted through his writings). , letters and speeches. Basic Civitas, 2005). Those who ignore or are denied the opportunity to learn history are likely to repeat it. Medgar Evers learned from childhood to never neglect African American history and to embrace his heritage. He admired the work of his other civil rights companions and made it his duty to educate blacks about voter registration and discrimination. Medgar Evers' goal was to raise awareness and impact the lives of black people who were kept out of white schools, prevented from voting, and prevented from enjoying their independence. Injustice toward African Americans had become a routine of cruelty in Mississippi, and Medgar Evers was looking for a way to educate black people so they could overcome their discrimination. Medgar Evers int...... middle of paper ......register to vote. The ability to vote is to have the ability to make a difference in the country and to have a voice. Medgar never wanted the nationwide attention that MLK or Malcolm X had. This is part of the reason why we, as a nation, may not have heard of Medgar Evers throughout history. Although we may not have heard of Medgar Evers, his commitment to racial equality spread across the country and inspired other activists to participate in the civil rights movement. Injustice toward African Americans had become a routine of cruelty in Mississippi, and Medgar Evers was looking for a way to educate black people so they could overcome discrimination. Today, minorities can vote without restriction thanks to the courageous efforts of Medgar Evers and many others who have made commitments and sacrificed their lives to ensure a better America for future generations...