You are invited to: Emmett Till 60 Year Anniversary Commemoration in Mississippi August 27-30

About Emmett Till: Sixty years ago, on August 28, 1955, 14–year–old Emmett Till , a vibrant black youth from Chicago and the only son of Mamie Till Mobley, was visiting family in Mississippi. He had been accused of whistling at a white woman, Carolyn Bryant at the Bryant grocery store in Money, Mississippi.  He was kidnapped in the middle of the night from his uncles’ home near Money, Mississippi by at least two men Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam. He was badly beaten, brutally murdered and with a 75 pound cotton gin fan tied around his neck; his body was thrown into the Tallahatchie River.  The Grand Jury in Sumner, Mississippi, indicted Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam for the crime of murder. These two men were then tried on this charge and were acquitted by an all-white, all-male jury after a deliberation of just over an hour. Within four months of their acquittal the two men confessed to the murder. Their confession, the decision by his mother to have an open casket funeral and published pictures of Emmett’s corpse, drew outrage across America and other countries and helped to ignite the historic civil rights movement. 
More info about the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation: Emmett Till Legacy Foundation is a 501c3 non profit organization "creating a legacy of hope" and building a bridge from the past to the present and future in memory of Emmett Louis Till and in honor of his Mother, Mamie Till Mobley. Feel free to contact us: 763 476 8677 or Info@emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com , www.emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com  , facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emmett-Till-Legacy-Foundation/138927669624,  "Never Again" Movement and Pledge Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Never-Again-Movement-and-Pledge/136014269806914, Twitter: www.twitter.com/EmmettTill , Instagram: emmetttilllegacyfoundation, Blog: http://emmett-till-legacy-of-hope.blogspot.com/

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Special Note from Team Mississippi!:

Our hearts, good spirits, prayers and warm wishes are extended to all family, supporters, friends and organizations who are hosting Remembering Emmett Till and 60 year anniversary observances taking place across the country.

We thank you!

We encourage our readers to support and attend any of these events as applicable..In Unity!

 

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Remembering Emmett Till: Keeping The Legacy Alive 59 years later! Legacy Luncheon Thursday, Aug 28, 2014 Jackson, MS

St. John Divine Missionary Baptist Church and the Pensacola Branch of the NAACP will sponsor two events promoting racial unity in Pensacola On Monday, August 25th at 6:00 p.m.and Wednesday, August 27th at 6:00 p.m.

PRESS RELEASE FROM NAACP-Pensacola
Media Contact:
Dr. Eurydice Stanley
(612) 888-7934

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
St. John Divine Missionary Baptist Church and the Pensacola Branch of the NAACP will sponsor two events promoting racial unity in Pensacola this week. On Monday, August 25th at 6:00 p.m., the Pensacola NAACP Youth Council will host an event open to youth (ages 5-18) on the campus of St. John Divine Missionary Baptist Church, 620 E. Jordan Street in Pensacola.  A separate event geared for adults will be offered Wednesday, August 27th at 6:00 p.m. in the same location. 

The guest speaker will be Deborah Watts, Founder of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation (ETLF) and Till family member. Emmett Till was lynched on August 28^th, 1955.  His murder was among events that spurred the modern civil rights movement. The Till Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a legacy of hope and building a bridge from the past to the present and future in memory of Till and in honor of his Mother, Mamie Till Mobley. Both events will take place during a very critical week for Watts, as August 28^th marks the 59th anniversary of Till's lynching. "August 28, 1955 set America, activists, artists, our youth, faith leaders and other emerging leaders on a course for much needed change in this country," said Watts. “The need continues.” Watts will facilitate the documentary, “Who Killed Emmett Till?” assisted by NAACP members.

Dr. John Veasley, President of the Pensacola Branch of the NAACP, sees the events as a means to identify strategies to better unify the Pensacola community. "We are providing two forums to best reach each target audience,” he said. "Our goal is to address the concerns of each group in a way that is most conducive to their understanding, collaboration, and most importantly, action.” 

The scheduled unity events are timely in the wake of the recent fatal shootings of Mike Brown and Kajieme Powell, young African American men, at the hands of white police officers in Missouri.  The international protests of these murders continue to hold the world captive. Brown will be laid to rest Monday, August 25th at 10 a.m. 

"I do not believe that it is by chance that our ‘Time for Unity’ events have fallen during the current crisis in Missouri," said Dr. Joseph Marshall, Pastor of St. John Divine Missionary Baptist Church.  "Now is the time for us to come together. We encourage all participants to come and communicate openly with the goal of better understanding one another. We will offer a safe, loving and supportive forum designed to maintain our focus on the most important issue - unity.” 

On Thursday, supporters are encouraged to wear black and white attire as a protest against hate, violence and racism. The symbolic clothing will represent a silent, yet powerful way to show personal commitment and remembrance of those lost in the fight for freedom. The Emmett Till  LegacyFoundation requests pictures posted on personal social media networks using the hashtags #NEVERAGAINEmmettTill or #RememberEmmettTill, as well as on the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emmett-Till-Legacy-Foundation/138927669624

For more information about Pensacola’s “A Time for Unity in Black and White” events, contact Dr. Eurydice Stanley, Pensacola Unity (ETLF) Ambassador at (612) 888-7934, or St. John Divine Missionary Baptist Church at (850) 432-0568.  For more information about the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation or to make donations to the scholarship fund, please visit www.emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com.

WUWF Article on event and interview click hear: http://wuwf.org/post/pensacola-events-designed-promote-racial-unity

edited by ETLF Aug 26, 2014

HONOR A SPECIAL WOMAN IN YOUR LIFE #SpiritOfMamieTillMobley #CourageOfMamieTillMobley

HONOR A SPECIAL WOMAN IN YOUR LIFE!!!

 

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!

#SpiritOfMamieTillMobley #CourageOfMamieTillMobley

Nominate her for the 2015 Woman of Courage award!

(to be presented on March 28, 2015 during LFTIO in Pensacola, Florida, during the "Woman of Courage" Awards Luncheon held during "Loving From The Inside Out", the Woman's Empowerment Symposium, at New World Landing, 600 Palafox Street, Pensacola, Florida.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! Please nominate by the deadline, October 30, 2014.

Do you know a "Woman of Courage"?...Some one who has qualities like Mamie Till Mobley, the mother of Emmett Till.  Her unselfish decision to have an open casket funeral for her only 14 year old son, sparked the civil rights movement, sent a "charge of out rage" and touched the hearts and minds of those around the world!

Here are the qualities we are looking for. Please Nominate>>>>

■A woman who has demonstrated the ability and resolve to transform tragedy, disappointment, heartbreak and or loss into " a lasting legacy of courage and hope".

■ A woman who has moved beyond the ordinary to do... the extraordinary by making strides to move forward while engaging in action when most others would not. 

■ A woman whose unselfish actions, spirit, and complexities, motivates and inspires others.

Think of the names of women , whose act of courage makes them stand out among others. (These women could be well known to many or an unsung shero to others.)

Nomination deadline October 30, 2014. Please send in now!:

 

+ Give us the name and contact info (tel no. and email address) of your nominee and tell us why you think your nominee should receive this award. Please include a description of her actions and/or qualities (refer to description of qualities) that make her a great nominee.

+ Nominations Deadline: OCTOBER 30, 2014 

+ Send nominations via email to info@emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com

+ Place "Woman Of Courage" Award nomination in the subject line.

+ Include your name and contact info.

Again, Have your friends from all across the country LIKE our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emmett-Till-Legacy-Foundation/138927669624 join the event on facebook so you don't miss future announcements

THANK YOU!

On behalf of The Board of Directors, Ambassadors. And Circle Of Women of the: Emmett Till Legacy Foundation .#SpiritOfMamieTillMobley #CourageOfMamieTillMobley

A TIME FOR UNITY IN BLACK AND WHITE! July 25 and August 28, 2014

A Time for Unity in Black and White: Annual Nationwide and Global Announcement:

July 14, 2014

 

For Immediate Release:

 

A TIME FOR UNITY IN BLACK AND WHITE: Please join us! Let's Remember Emmett Till and those who have lost their lives (#TrayvonMartin, #JordanDavis, #OscarGrant, #RenishaMcBride and so many others) to hate, violence and racism in the US and in other parts of the world.

How?: Please Wear black and white attire/clothing items on July 25, (Emmett Till's 73rd birthday) and on August 28 (the day Emmett Till was murdered in 1955, 59 years ago). This is a silent but powerful way to show that we will never forget. We join those survivors of the #Holocaust in declaring: #NEVERAGAIN!

 

Here are 10 "A TIME FOR UNITY IN BLACK AND WHITE" things you can do:

On JULY 25 and AUG 28:

1. Take a selfie or have someone take your pic while you are wearing your black and white.
2. Post on all of your social media networks.
3. Use Hashtags #HappyBDEmmettTill on 7/25 and Use Hashtag #NEVERAGAINEmmettTill #RememberEmmettTill on 8/28.
4. On 7/25/14 Save and post the Happy Birthday Photo below:

5. Upload your pics and share on our Facebook page too. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emmett-Till-Legacy-Foundation/138927669624 and post on www.twitter.com/emmetttill @emmetttill

6. Please post this "A Time For Unity in Black and White" request on your social media networks. 
Also help us spread the word and share with your family and friends too! NEVER AGAIN!

7. JOIN US FOR A MOMENT OF  SILENCE in the US on 7/25/14 and 8/28/14 at
10am PST, 11am MTN,  12pm CST, 1pm EST

8. Make the Never Again Pledge ( see below) Please LIKE "Never Again" Movement and Pledge on Facebook Click here for the page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Never-Again-Movement-and-Pledge/136014269806914:

9. Copy and post the Never Again Pledge and Image (see above) and share. Use Hashtag #NEVERAGAINEmmettTill , #RememberEmmettTill and or #TimeForUnity on 8/28.

10. Last but not least...VOLUNTEER as an A-Team Action Ambassador (AAA) in your city for 2015: Please Join our team for the Remembering Emmett Till 2015, 60 year Anniversary National Remembrance and Commemoration rally and activities (July 25 - thru weekend of August 28, 2015) Email us @ info@emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com to sign up! Organize in your state, city, neighborhood or campus and PLEASE Invite others to join you!

For more information about the foundation and to provide in-kind services or sponsor a scholarship or an initiative email us at: emmett_till_legacy@yahoo.com or info@emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com

 

Emmett Till Legacy Foundation is a non profit organization "creating a legacy of hope", "building a bridge from the past to the present and future", in memory of Emmett Louis Till and in honor of his Mother, Mamie Till Mobley. A donation to support our efforts can be made at http://www.emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com/

 

LEST WE FORGET!

THANK YOU FOR REMEMBERING and participating in A TIME FOR UNITY IN BLACK AND WHITE! We can all unite to Build Bridges from the Past to the Present and Future!!!! Thanks again!!

WHO KILLED EMMETT TILL? Documentary @bar ONE Atlanta Jan 26, 2012

WHO KILLED EMMETT TILL?
documentary and post discussion set for January 26, 7:30 p.m at barOne in Atlanta.

COME HONOR AMERICAN/BLACK HISTORY and BE INSPIRED. You are invited to join the special guests of bar ONE owner Peter Thomas (RHOA) and the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation (ETLF) on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 7:30 pm. for Who Killed Emmett Till? documentary viewing and post discussion at @bar ONE, 687 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta, GA, 30312 (call for dinner reservations now) 404-522-0999. http://www.baroneatl.com/

There is no admission charge. However, donations to ETLF http://www.emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com/ will be accepted.

Meet and engage with Ray Metoyer (Director) and Deborah Watts (Till Family member and Co-Founder of ETLF). You don't want to miss this moving documentary! See you there!

Follow EmmettTill on twitter: www.twitter.com/emmetttill

Check out this event on our facebook page!
http://www.facebook.com/events/291301560926965/ and on bar ONE's page too!http://www.facebook.com/1564818369#!/barOneAtl We hope to see you there!

#atlanta #emmetttill

55th anniversary gala and benefit

The Emmett Till Legacy Foundation cordially invites you to the 55th year anniversary gala and benefit,
"Time of Reflection and Remembrance" in honor of Emmett Louis Till.

Featuring "Music for Emmett," a silent/live auction, Celebrity Ambassadors and more.

Friday, August 27, 2010 at 7:00pm
Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago
5550 S. Greenwood Avenue - Chicago, IL

RSVP by August 13,2010 to Terri Watts (763.476.8677 or 1.888.509.9614 x 82 or emmett_till_legacy@yahoo.com)

Elegant evening attire / black tie optional
Donations will be accepted

Free parking available in ramp.

Save the date!

The 55th anniversary, "Time of Reflection and Remembrance," will take place in Chicago, IL the weekend of August 27-29th, 2010. All are welcome. For more information please email or call us at 1-888-472-2422.