A Tribute to Emmett Till (1941-1955!
Long before Travon Martin, there was a teenage boy in the 1950s who was minding his own business when all heck broke loose due to him speaking to a Caucasian female. The husband did not like the African American boy flirting with his lady, which caused him to take matters into his own hands. As a result, he and his friend murdered the innocent boy out of jealousy and rage. The victim was only 14 years old. Please keep in mind this tragic event took place in Mississippi during 50s, which was known as a prejudice town that considered colored people inferior.
Nonetheless, when Emmett's mother heard that her son was kidnapped and killed, she wanted her son's casket to be open so the world could see what these men did to her boy. The guys did not only murder the teen, but beat him with every inch of his life until his face and body was unrecognizable. This event receive worldwide recognition and press, which headline newspapers. This incident paved the way for the Civil Rights Movement where individuals would receive serious jail time if they harm an innocent person. However, some people tried to justify the Caucasian men's actions by saying Emmett had no business talking to the white lady in the first place.
Mind you that this event was historical for many years since it took place in 1955, which was also the year that Rosa Parks refused to give her seat to a Caucasian man (December 1, 1955). Also, this incident is monumental because it took place on August 28, which is 8 years before the legendary Dr. King I Have a Dream Speech.
Nonetheless, when Emmett's mother heard that her son was kidnapped and killed, she wanted her son's casket to be open so the world could see what these men did to her boy. The guys did not only murder the teen, but beat him with every inch of his life until his face and body was unrecognizable. This event receive worldwide recognition and press, which headline newspapers. This incident paved the way for the Civil Rights Movement where individuals would receive serious jail time if they harm an innocent person. However, some people tried to justify the Caucasian men's actions by saying Emmett had no business talking to the white lady in the first place.
Mind you that this event was historical for many years since it took place in 1955, which was also the year that Rosa Parks refused to give her seat to a Caucasian man (December 1, 1955). Also, this incident is monumental because it took place on August 28, which is 8 years before the legendary Dr. King I Have a Dream Speech.
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