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!

 

#BlackLivesMatter #RememberingEmmettTill #RememberEmmettTill #Aug28 #EmmettTill60 #SpiritOfEmmettTill #SpiritOfMamieTillMobley #NeverForget #LestWeForget # PastIsNotPast #WhereItAllStarted #MoneyMississippi
#SumnerMississippi #JusticeInTime #TimeForUnity #Mississippi #CivilRights
#History #ForMoreThanAWhistle #ChicagoHome #FearisNotAnOption #EmmettTillStillMatters #UntoldStoryOfEmmettTill #DeathOfInnocence #HateCrime

EMMETT TILL DAY RESOLUTION (Written in part by Emmett Till Memorial Commission and Emmett Till Legacy Foundation)

EMMETT TILL DAY RESOLUTION

 

In memory and Honor of Emmett Till as we commemorate the 60th year anniversary of his death, We request that every state, city, county, community and organization adopt the following resolution. MAKE It an official Emmett Till Day in your area. Please send us your intent and confirm with a copy of your request to the appropriate officials in your area.

 

 

Thank you in advance for your support!

EMMETT TILL DAY RESOLUTION (Written in part by Emmett Till Memorial Commission and Emmett Till Legacy Foundation)

We believe that racial reconciliation begins with telling
the truth. We call on citizens in every community, to begin an honest investigation into our history. While it will be painful, it is necessary to nurture reconciliation and to ensure justice for all. By recognizing the potential for division and violence in our own towns, we pledge to each other, black, white and all ethnicities, to move forward together in healing the wounds of the past, and in ensuring equity, equality and equal justice for all of our citizens.

Sixty years ago, on August 28, 1955, 14–year–old Emmett Till was kidnapped in the middle of the night from his uncle’s home near Money, Mississippi, by at least two men, one from Leflore County and one from Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. Till, a black youth from Chicago visiting family in Mississippi, was kidnapped and murdered, and his body thrown into the Tallahatchie River. He had been accused of whistling at a white woman in Money. His badly beaten body was found days later in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.

The Grand Jury meeting 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.

Before the trial began, Till's mother had sought assistance from federal officials, under the terms of the so-called “Lindbergh Law,” which made kidnapping a federal crime, but received no aid. Despite an effort by Till's mother to re-open the case, no one has ever been brought to justice for the crime. We believe justice is still possible and that an educational restorative justice model can show us a way forward.

We the citizens of every state and nation recognize that the Emmett Till case was a terrible miscarriage of justice. We state candidly and with deep regret the failure to effectively pursue justice.

We wish to say to the family of Emmett Till that we are profoundly sorry for what was done to your loved one.

We the citizens of every community acknowledge the horrific nature of this crime. Its legacy has haunted our nation. We need to understand the system that encouraged these events and others like
them to occur so that we can ensure that it never happens again. Working together, we have the power now to fulfill the promise of “liberty, peace and justice for all.”

We further more join the Never Again movement and make this pledge;
I pledge to NEVER AGAIN allow the ugly parts of our past history to become the present;
I will forever stand up against racism, hatred, injustice and crimes against our youth.
I will always stand up for peace, justice and equality for all. I PLEDGE NEVER AGAIN.

 

 

Respectfully submitted:

Deborah Watts
Till Family Member

Co-Founder
Emmett Till Legacy Foundation
"Creating a Legacy Of Hope"
763 476 8677
www.emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com

Invite and host us to show the powerful and inspiring 45 min documentary "Who Killed Emmett Till?" for your next event. Check out the first 7 minutes on Youtube. Click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL1vMFwZEus

Experience and Watch #PREACHERMAN this is a moving and powerful video & song tribute to Emmett Till by internationally renowned grammy nominated recording jazz artist Melody Gardot Check it out here:
www.emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com

Join us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emmett-Till-Legacy-Foundation/138927669624 and

Please Join and Make the Never Again Pledge at the "Never Again" Movement and Pledge Facebook :page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Never-Again-Movement-and-Pledge/136014269806914

Follow us on twitter www.twitter.com/EmmettTill

Instagram: emmetttilllegacyfoundation

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

Check out the blogspot too! http://emmett-till-legacy-of-hope.blogspot.com/

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. A donation to support our efforts can be made at http://www.emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com/

HIS / HERSTORY: Remembering MAMIE TILL MOBLEY January 6

Join us annually on January 6. We ask you to please pause for a moment of silence as we Remember the mother of #EmmettTill who passed 1/6/03 #Stand #Live #SpiritOfMamieTillMobley

Her pain, courage and grace changed the course of his/herstory.

#SpiritOfMamieTillMobley #IRememberEmmettTill

LOVING FROM THE INSIDE OUT 2015. REGISTER TODAY!

LOVING FROM THE INSIDE OUT™

"a women's empowerment symposium" Saturday, March 28, 2015

 

Florida pan handle and surrounding areas (Georgia, Alabama, Lousiana, Mississippi and beyond) ....Get ready for this life changing, powerful experience. It's your turn and your time!  You don't want to miss this!

Sista's outside of the area are invited too! Make it a girlfriends, sista to sista weekend!

LOVING FROM THE INSIDE OUT™ Pensacola will take place on March 28, 2015 at New World Landing, 600 South Palafox Street in Pensacola, Florida.Please invite your friends

LOVING FROM THE INSIDE OUT™…(LFTIO) is a powerful and life changing women's empowerment symposium.

LFTIO is an opportunity for women of color and others to come together to celebrate, engage, heal, grow and find love!

The attendees will learn from leading experts and each other, address issues that concern them and gain some important steps to having the love, career, health and life that they want and deserve!

YES!....it's your turn and your time!!!
The Loving From The Inside Out experience, involves:

* A pampering party and/or pre: symposium meet and greet (Friday, March 27, specific event to be announced to all who register)

* A full day symposium filled with Dynamic speakers focused on "Inside your Mind, Body, and Spirit" and addressing some of the important challenges facing women today (Life, Love, Relationships, Career, Economic Stability, Health & Wellness, Safety/Security and Family).

* A Vibrant "Loving from the Inside Out" Mind, body, and Spirit intimate Market place and career/health fair.

* " Women of Courage" awards luncheon in honor of Mamie Till Mobley ( mother of Emmett Till), truly a woman of courage! featuring our guest speaker and entertainment.

* Booksignings and Artist engagement featuring our special guests and honorees and more!

Yes, the "Circle of Women" and "Circle of Men" , LFTIO Sponsors and Market Place/Career Fair exhibitors will come together again to help make this an amazing, life changing experience for you!

Yes, this is the 7th and as in the previous LFTIO symposiums, it is all about you and other women coming together to celebrate, engage, heal, grow and find love!

Please LIKE this page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emmett-Till-Legacy-Foundation/138927669624 and join the event on facebook too! Click here  https://www.facebook.com/events/291886160985357 so you don't miss future announcements!

 

Registration forms are now available! You can pay here via event

brite. CLICK HERE http://www.eventbrite.com/e/loving-from-the-inside-outtm-a-powerful-womens-empowerment-symposium-2015-tickets-12464368261?aff=erelexporg

 

or paypal or via check or money order. A regisration form is required for all attendees, speakers, awardees and guests.

Take advantage of the Special Sista to Sista 2 for 1 early registration rate.

 

Click here for flyer and registrations forms.

 

http://www.emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com/events.php

Click here to download a 2015 registration form now!!

 

http://www.emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com/registration-form-2015.pdf

 

Do you have a great product, service or career opportunity to offer? Market place/Exhibitor spaces are available too. Vendors are welcome! Click here for to download the 2015 Exhibitor form:  Exhibitors, Employers/Vendors You Must Fill out this form,

Click Here: http://www.emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com/exhibitor-form-2015.pdf

For more information about the foundation and to provide in-kind services or to be one of our dynamic Sponsors of LFTIO, email us info@emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com.

Follow us on twitter.com/EmmettTill

 

LODGING:Out of town travelers and those who want to make it a relaxing get-a-way with sista/sister friends, Check with New World Landing Inn. 600 South Palafox Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. Hotel/Inn room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes in effect at the time of check in.

METHOD OF RESERVATIONS:Room Reservations can be made by individual attendees directly with New World Landing Inn Reservations 850 432 4111 This is a Boutique Hotel and rooms are limited in quantity. or if sold out try the nearest Hotel in the area. Suggestions listed below.

NEED LODGING OPTIONS ? SPECIAL HOTEL RATES OFFERED At Crown Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel, 200 East Gregory Street Pensacola, Florida 32501 United States.

Special Rates Offered UNTIL MARCH 16, 2015. USE CODE; LUV. Book now! For "LOVING FROM THE INSIDE OUT" 2015 Click here: http://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=cp&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=PNSGH&_PMID=99801505&GPC=LUV

Remember Use the code: LUV for the special rates! For telephone reservations contact 850-433-3336 ext. 5527 & 5528. If you fly in to Pensacola, there is a complimentary shuttle to the hotel and back to the Airport. The cutoff date for the link and rate of $149 for 2 queens or $159 king is March 16, 2015.

Sistas.......You don't want to miss this opportunity! GET READY to Go to the next level! You deserve it!!!!! Just ask someone who has attended! This is the best investment you can make for YOURSELF!

Hope you and your sista friends will join us!

We can't wait for you to join us on March 27 (evening) and from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm on the 28th. See you there!

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

A CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS: For the 2015 "Loving From The Inside Out" a Women's Empowerment Symposium

A CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS:
For the March 28, 2015, Loving From The Inside Out (LFTIO) Women's Empowerment Symposium to be held in Pensacola, Florida.

Looking for women of color presenters who are experts in their field, have an inspiring and empowering story to tell and can effectively address the issues that challenge women today: health, wealth, safety/security, career and relationships. Women who can passionately provide information that will nurture and strengthen the core areas of our focus: “Inside the mind”, “Inside the body“ and or “Inside the spirit” of the women who attend.

If the above describes you….then you are a perfect match! We need you for the March 28, 2015 symposium and or possibly in the future!

This is an excellent opportunity for those willing to share their story, time and talents with other sisters. We provide you with a great place and platform to reach and help women of color, make breakthroughs in their lives, engage with others, heal, grow and find love!

LFTIO Presentation proposals are due no later than Friday October 30, 2014.

Each LFTIO Presentation Submission should be for a total of 55 min = 40 min presentation with 15 min engagement/Q&A. Please send and include:
• Presenter’s Name:
• Current Title or Position:
• Contact Information (address, city, state, zip, email address and day, evening telephone numbers and cell)
• Title of presentation:
• a Brief description of presentation include (what it will include, why is it relevant and the benefits to the attendees and intended target audience)
• Other places where the presentation has been given, include any testimonials or references
• 1 page Bio
• Audio/visual needs
Email your proposal or submission to: info@emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com
Place "I want to be a LFTIO PRESENTER in the subject line. Thanks.

Check out the event here! https://www.facebook.com/events/291886160985357/

We look forward to hearing from you! Feel free to share with others who may be interested!

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!!

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.