In August 1955, a 14-year-old African-American boy, Emmett Till, was murdered in a racist attack that shocked the nation and provided a catalyst for the burgeoning civil rights movement. Chicago native, Thiel is visiting family in Money, Mississippi, When he was accused of molesting a local white woman.

What did Emmett Till do?

Emmett was beaten and his eyes were gouged out. He was shot in the head, chained to a cotton gin fan, and thrown into the Tallahassee River.

What does Emmett Till want?

Mississippi tour

But Emmett’s mother had other plans. She wanted to go on vacation and drive to Omaha, Nebraska. Mamie hopes that by coaxing Emmett a chance to learn to drive on the open road, he will choose to go with her.

Woman found responsible for EMMTT TILL’s murder in Mississippi is enjoying old age!

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