@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

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loyal2janet
JANET JACKSON FANPAGE :
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
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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kaeluvsflowers
♡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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msnaya89
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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agoodpersonimmortal
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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tocameqzy
cinnamqn🌷🤍 :
what does linched mean
2025-08-23 07:47:17
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jalaato08
Jalaato :
He was just a child
2025-05-29 06:49:59
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chocolatedrop4801
Chocolatedrop480 :
I lived on the next block from his home
2025-05-29 17:59:34
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chelin.green
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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the1nonlye1
𝒜ꨄ :
Were Can you see ite??
2025-08-12 20:52:49
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gregory_arden
Bluecollartattedvet :
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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melissalorrainestorm
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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user75944349719520
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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kevyn_milan12
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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dollygsantanaa
Dolly G :
my mom was 1 my grandma who's still alive was 27
2025-05-28 23:32:14
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ybbag.ybbag
Gabby Gabby :
That’s not even that long ago?!? When was America ever great?!
2025-05-30 06:02:42
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beniciamciamala
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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beatriz8535
Black Barbie ♍️🧿🧷⚕️ ꨄ︎ :
Whistling was a crime?? 😭😭
2025-05-31 22:16:30
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sagittarius..luv
TeeTee :
I watched the funeral couldn’t sleep for a week
2025-06-01 11:04:21
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lesliehotone
LesMess :
This is so heartbreaking 💔.
2025-05-30 01:28:49
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l.haley22
Lance Haley| Content Creator :
"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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idadavila3
Mexico :
Poor baby 🙏
2025-05-29 03:23:23
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asantichanel
Asanti Chanel 🦋🦋 :
I live on the very next block
2025-05-30 21:03:05
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www.promise5
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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vintagepinkvixen
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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