Phillip Bell, Sr & Winona Morrissette-Johnson Funeral Service, PA

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

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05/20/2026

Medgar Evers is remembered as one of the most courageous voices of the civil rights movement, standing up for justice in Mississippi when doing so could—and often did—mean risking his life. As the NAACP’s first field secretary in the state, Evers worked tirelessly to challenge segregation, register Black voters, and demand basic human dignity in the face of threats and violence.

His life was tragically cut short in 1963, when he was assassinated outside his home, but his vision and mission didn’t die with him. Evers famously said, “You can kill a man, but you can’t kill an idea,” a reminder that real change goes beyond any one individual. His words and actions underscore that movements, truths, and visions survive because of the people who refuse to give up, even when the odds are against them.

Evers’ story isn’t just history—it’s a call to action for today: to dream bigger, fulfill your purpose and use your voice no matter the obstacles. His legacy lives on in the countless people inspired to fight for equality and justice, proving that ideas and courage outlast even the darkest moments.

05/20/2026

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05/20/2026

While speaking at an American Law Institute conference, Brown said that the Voting Rights Act ruling only erodes trust in the Supreme Court.
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05/20/2026

Plaintiffs argue the Executive Order is unconstitutional, threatens freedom to vote during first court hearing

05/20/2026

Hantavirus. Now Ebola. There's a troubling trend we need to talk about. See link below ⬇️

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05/20/2026

Women of color often enter perimenopause earlier, experience symptoms longer and face more obstacles to care. Experts explain why the transition can be harder and how to take charge of your health.

05/20/2026

CDC has issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to alert clinicians, public health practitioners, and travelers about a new outbreak of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda caused by the Bundibugyo virus (species Orthoebolavirus bundibugyoense). The risk of spread to the United States is considered low at this time.

Access the HAN summary: https://www.cdc.gov/han/php/notices/han00530.html?ACSTrackingID=DM155374&ACSTrackingLabel=HAN%20530%20-%20Health%20Advisory%20(General%20Public)&deliveryName=DM155374.