Legislation passes, designating Evers’ home as a National Monument
Senate passes legislation that would make the Evers’ home part of National Park System.
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JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Mississippi’s two U.S. Senators are commending legislation that will designate the home of Medgar and Myrlie Evers in Jackson a national monument within the National Park System.
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Senator Roger Wicker says with this vote, the home is one step closer to getting the national recognition and protection it deserves.
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"I am hopeful Congress will send this legislation to the President’s desk without delay,” Wicker said.
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Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith says the home has been integral in telling the story of this family's pursuit of equality and justice during the Civil Rights Movement.
Hyde-Smith said, “I look forward to the House of Representatives embracing this effort to honor the Evers and their work as part of Black History Month.”
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The legislation provides permanent protection for the Evers home by Congress under the Antiquities Act.
The Evers’ home, acquired by Tougaloo College in 1993 and labeled a museum in 1997, is currently a designated Mississippi landmark and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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