Of Long Memory: Mississippi And The Murder Of Medgar Evers

"Of Long Memory: Mississippi and the Murder of Medgar Evers" unravels the poignant narrative of Medgar Evers, a fearless NAACP leader in Mississippi, whose life was brutally cut short by a white supremacist in 1963. The book delves deep into the initial failures of justice, with the perpetrator escaping conviction due to all-white juries, and the eventual triumph in the 1990s when a determined prosecutor finally secured a conviction. Published on June 1, 2002, and recognized as a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, this meticulously researched account by Nossiter not only revisits a pivotal moment in racial justice but also examines Mississippi's broader struggle with its haunted past. An essential read for those in adult education, the book encourages critical reflection on how far society has come in the fight against racial injustice and how much further it needs to go. This narrative is a compelling exploration of memory, history, and the long road to justice.