Pearlie Evans (died November 18, 2016, at age 84) was a political strategist and civil rights activist in St. Louis, Missouri.[1] She headed Congressman Bill Clay’s district office.[2] She is profiled in Lift Every Voice and Sing.[3]
She lived in North St. Louis.[1]
She graduated from the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis.[1]
- ^ a b c Ross, Gloria S. (18 November 2016). "Pearlie I. Evans, activist and powerful aide to former U.S. Rep. William L. Clay, passes at 84". St. Louis American.
- ^ Post-Dispatch, Samantha Liss • St Louis (18 November 2016). "Pearlie Evans, longtime civil rights activist and aide to Missouri's first black congressman, dies". STLtoday.com.
- ^ "Pearlie I. Evans: Civil rights activist and powerful aide to former U.S. Rep. William L. Clay". STLPR. November 21, 2016.