James Charles Evers, a renowned American figure, made a significant impact on the nation's history through his multifaceted endeavors as a civil rights activist, entrepreneur, radio personality, and politician.
Born into a family that would become deeply involved in the fight for racial equality, Evers' life's work was deeply intertwined with that of his younger brother, Medgar Evers, another prominent figure in the civil rights movement.
Following his service in World War II, Evers embarked on a career in broadcasting, initially as a disc jockey at WHOC in Philadelphia, Mississippi.
