Emmett Till The Sacrificial Lamb of the Civil Rights Movement

 Born in Chicago, Illinois on July 25, 1941  The only child in a single parent home  Grew up in the North in a predominantly African- American neighborhood  Surrounded by successful African-American businessmen  The culture of North did not prohibit blacks from talking to whites  Was a confident and fun-loving child The Early Years

The Vacation  On August 21, 1955, Emmett arrives in Money, Mississippi for a visit with his mother’s family.  Many people consider Mississippi the most racist state in America during this period of time.  His mother warned him about being respectful to white while in Mississippi.

Wolf Whistle  On August 24 th, Emmett and his cousins go into town.  Emmett shows a photograph of a white girl to his cousins.  His cousin’s dare him to talk to the white women in the market.  Emmett goes into Bryant’s Grocery and Meat Market.  Emmett is reported to have whistled at the owners wife as he leaves the store.

The Murder of Emmett Till “This is not a lynching. It is straight out murder.” Hugh White, Governor of Mississippi, 1955  The knock at his Uncle’s door.  The store owner and his brother-in-law.  Emmett is never seen alive again.

Just The Beginning  Emmett’s body is found in the Tallahatchie River.  The gruesome facts of the killing.  The open Casket of Emmett Till.

The Trial  The courage of the uncles testimony  The verdict  The Civil Rights Movement is set in motion