- Has three children: Darrell Evers, Reena Evers and James Van Evers. Has three nieces: Charlene Evers, Patricia Evers and Carolyn Evers.
- Bob Dylan dedicated his song "Only a Pawn in Their Game" to the memory of her murdered husband Medgar Evers. The song appeared on his album "The Times They Are A-Changin'" (1964).
- Chairperson of the NAACP from 1995 - 1998; she worked to restore the tarnished image of the organization. She also helped improve its financial status, raising enough money to eliminate its debt.
- On January 21, 2013, she delivered the invocation at the second inauguration of Barack Obama. She was the first woman and the first layperson to deliver the invocation at a presidential inauguration.
- Attended and graduated from Magnolia High School (Bowman High School) in Vicksburg, Mississippi (1950).
- Attended Alcorn State University in Lorman, University but dropped out before receiving her degree.
- Received her Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Pomona College in Claremont, California (1968).
- Received the National Freedom Award from the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee (2009).
- Received seven honorary doctoral degrees.
- Is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
- Granddaughter of Annie McCain Beasley.
- Daughter of James Van Dyke Beasley, and Mildred Washington Beasley.
- Grandmother of Keanon Evers, Alex Evers, Nolan Evers, Cambi Evers-Everette, Vernando Everette, Keith Everette, Daniel Everette, and Nicole Everette.
- Niece of Myrlie Beasley Polk.
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