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/

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

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!!