The Legacy of Emmett Till presented by Jim Herm

The story of Emmett Till was silenced for over 50 years after his brutal murder on August 28, 1955. Discover the untold history of the injustice that followed fourteen-year-old Emmett’s trop to buy candy at Bryant’s Grocery in Money, Mississippi, where he whistled at the white store clerk. In this presentation, retired Portage Public School history teacher Jim Herm will share his research into the post-Civil War South, the legacy of Emmett Till, and the start of the Civil Rights movement.
  • The Legacy of Emmett Till presented by Jim Herm
  • 2023-05-24T19:00:00-04:00
  • 2023-05-24T20:00:00-04:00
  • The story of Emmett Till was silenced for over 50 years after his brutal murder on August 28, 1955. Discover the untold history of the injustice that followed fourteen-year-old Emmett’s trop to buy candy at Bryant’s Grocery in Money, Mississippi, where he whistled at the white store clerk. In this presentation, retired Portage Public School history teacher Jim Herm will share his research into the post-Civil War South, the legacy of Emmett Till, and the start of the Civil Rights movement.
  • When May 24, 2023 from 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM (US/Eastern / UTC-400)
  • Where Morton Township Library Community Room
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