@dylantheanthropologist: Home of Emmett Till 🏠 Located on the South Side of Chicago is the home of Emmett Till — the 14-year-old African American whose brutal l!nching in 1955 became a turning point in the #CivilRights Movement. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, lived here and made the courageous decision to hold an open-casket funeral, forcing the nation to confront the reality of racial violence. Today, this home stands as a powerful reminder of their legacy and the ongoing fight for justice. Thankfully, the home was designated a Chicago landmark in 2021 and is currently being restored by the nonprofit organization Blacks in Green (BIG). The group seeks to transform the house into a museum and cultural center that honors the legacy of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. #EmmettTill #SouthSideChicago #BlackHistory #HistoricPreservation #Chicagohistory #history #historytok
Carolyn Bryant who falsely accused Emmett Till of whistling at her died at 88 after a long illness. She had two sons both preceded her in death. One son died 2010 other 2014. Glad she got to experience what loss felt like with thr death of both sons. BTW she remarried twice after first husband who involved in Emmett death.
2025-05-29 18:45:33
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lerhondaward :
🙏Rip to Emmett till and Mamie till so sad that child didn't deserve to die the way he did heartbreaking
2025-05-29 13:18:34
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7777788888 :
nothing can redeem him. every mother should see him in their sons. such a tragedy. I wish I could have been there in present time. maybe I could have made a difference, maybe not. this child needs the highest of honor and eternal peace.
2025-07-13 04:20:46
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Promise :
Still heartbreaking 💔 my friend son played Emmett Till in the movie Till. it’s still sad to watch … Jaylen did an amazing job.❤️
2025-05-29 14:23:41
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💕k💕 :
And the fact that Mamie Till, Emmett's mother, died in 2003, 20 years before Carolyn Bryant finally admitted that she lied, makes me heartbroken and angry
2025-05-30 19:50:11
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Sheila Taylor$Sheila4434 :
It really bugs me that the white woman that put these allegation on Emmett Hill was able to live her life raise her children and were able to spend time with her grandchildren. Emmett Till never got that chance because of her lies.
2025-05-29 11:25:25
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Jalaato :
He was just a child
2025-05-29 06:49:59
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TexasTattedArmyVet :
No Telling what that young man could have become. His poor Mother I can’t imagine.
2025-05-29 14:31:41
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itsgoldenour :
1955 was the year my mother was born. NOT THAT LONG AGO😳😳😳
2025-07-22 00:26:00
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ChelinGreen100 :
I donated that photo of him on this bike in Mississippi days before his de☆th in 2015😔!
2025-05-29 13:27:02
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Ms.Naya :
I’m always confused, because in a documentary I watched the uncle said that Emmitt did whistle at her and called her a movies star. I know none of that justifies what he did, but they should’ve laid down some strict rules for that young man because we were living in affair and we still are living in a United States where we are bullied treated unfair. We are just not in a good space for us.. I still pray for that young man every day because it breaks my heart when he had to go through and what his mother had to go through God bless
2025-05-29 01:49:54
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Kala :
Thank u for visiting. I never heard of him til his 70 birthday n I’m so ashamed. Why wasn’t this taught at my school? Wow such a beautiful child gone way too soon
2025-07-29 00:59:58
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Kevyn :
They asked his mother to consider having a closed casket funeral due to the way he looked & she said no I want the public to bear witness to the horrors inflicted on my baby!🙏🏽🥹
2025-05-30 03:30:27
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vintagepinkvixen💝 :
His school, James McCosh, was not too far from his house. He attended it, and in his honor, the name was changed to Emmett Louis Till Fine & Performing Arts Magnet School🫶🏽.
2025-05-29 23:59:54
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Nana Kwame Asare Bediako✨ :
Whistling at a white woman? And this was a crime punishable by death ? Is America serious at all
2025-07-09 01:35:03
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ladyt57_ :
The mother should have never let him go may they both rest in peace. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
2025-05-29 07:57:12
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Chocolatedrop480 :
I lived on the next block from his home
2025-05-29 17:59:34
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Benita🖤 :
Emmett Till's story is a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for justice and equality. His legacy inspires us to continue fighting against racism and to honor the lives lost to violence and injustice. Let us never forget and always strive for a better future ✊🏼❤️🩹
2025-06-01 21:29:41
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Lance Haley :
"Not So Fun" Fact...Carolyn Bryant nephew became the governor of Mississippi.....this is why she was never arrested and convicted
2025-05-31 18:59:09
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devonyates68 :
And it’s a shame how Carolyn Bryant never apologized even before her death! Shows how American still has an equality issue!!
2025-05-31 18:35:54
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Queen :
Was it ever confirmed as to whether he really whistled at her or not?
2025-06-09 03:50:18
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Mexico :
Poor baby 🙏
2025-05-29 03:23:23
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Melissa. :
so what if he whistled 🥺 even if he did he did not deserve that. 🥺
2025-05-29 16:42:51
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Audrey :
White woman here I love everybody I'm from Canada I didn't even know how bad you all were treated we didn't get taught any of this here none of this history was taught to us Canadians I have watched so many documentarys on Emmit Till then I started finding other ppl that went through the same as him such a sad sad story
2025-06-01 00:00:54
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NOTTHEEONE :
Rip Emmett!!!! He’s resting in paradise now 🤍
2025-05-30 15:05:37
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