before” (Mamie Till-Mobley). The brutal murder of Emmett Till, nearly 70 years ago, remains a symbol of racial injustice today. The events and the impact of the murder pushed many into the start of the fight for civil rights and the end of racial injustice. The first 14 years of Emmett’s life were just like any other young boy’s, until it wasn’t. Emmett was born on July 25, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of Mamie and Louis Till, and was often referred to as “Bobo” (“Emmett Till”). Growing…
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