“It may sound funny, but I love the South. I don't choose to live anywhere else. There's land here, where a man can raise cattle, and I'm going to do that someday. There are lakes where a man can sink a hook and fight bass. There is room here for my children to play, and grow, and become good citizens...”
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Myrlie Evers-Williams, born on March 17, 1933, is an American civil rights activist. She is known for her role in the murder of her husband, Medgar Evers, and her subsequent advocacy for civil rights. Myrlie Evers-Williams played a significant leadership role in the civil rights movement, particularly in the fight for racial equality and educational opportunities. more
“Love don't just go away like that, Cille," Sandman said. "It do.”
“But the book! The siren song of the book!”