It's Giving Tuesday! Will you Give today?

It's #GivingTuesday !
Will you give to the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation today? Please help us help others.
Any amount big or small will be important in helping us continue to support, empower, educate and engage our youth, women/men and families going forward as well as our ongoing programming (The Power of History: Turning Tragedy into Triumph and Tour of Till Trail of Tears and Terror in Mississippi) in collaboration with Emmett Till Families for Justice, PROCEED (HBCU College Tour) and other coalitions on national initiatives (Reauthorization of the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act or #TillBill2,  Justice in Time- Know your rights training, the Never Again Movement and pledge challenge. we are committed to working hard to turn this painful part of our history into triumph by building a bridge from the past to the present and future, sharing Emmett's story and maintaining his and his mother's powerful legacy of hope with students, congregations, corporate leaders, Legislators, fellow activist, social justice organizations and diverse audiences across the nation.

You can Donate here -> https://www.paypal.com/ enter our paypal email address  emmett_till_legacy@yahoo.com  or click Make a tax deductible Donation at www.emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com

Thank you in advance for your continued support and for helping us keep Emmett and Mamie's Legacy Alive! #EmmettTill #NeverAgain #neveragainchallenge
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Remembering the 95th anniversary of Mamie Till Mobley 's Birthday

Happy Heavenly 95th Birthday to Mamie Till Mobley, the mother of Emmett Till. Born Mamie Elizabeth Carthan (Till-Mobley) on this day Nov 23, 1921. This marks the 95th Birthday of our Shero, #motherofthemovement and inspiration, the Mother of #EmmettTill #author #playwrite.

Her pain United our Nation and inspired the #civilrights movement and many to fight against racism and injustices endured by African Americans and others facing violence and discrimination. The strong #SpiritOfMamieTillMobley lives on today. Join us in honoring her by #doingsomethingcourageous #PassTillBill2 #WomanOfCourage #SpiritofEmmettTill #MamieTill #MamieTillMobley #neveragainchallenge #MedalOfFreedom4Mamie

Give to the MAX today! Please donate. Help us help others!

Today is Give to the Max Day! Here is a unique opportunity for you to help us, help others.

Will you give to the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation today?

Any amount will be important in helping us continue to support, empower, educate and engage our youth, women/men and families going forward as well as our ongoing programming (The Power of History: Turning Tragedy into Triumph and Tour of Till Trail of Tears and Terror in Mississippi) in collaboration with Emmett Till Families for Justice, PROCEED (HBCU College Tour) and other coalitions on national initiatives (Reauthorization of the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act or #TillBill2,  Justice in Time- Know your rights training, the Never Again Movement and pledge challenge).

As you can witness, we are working hard to turn this painful part of our history into triumph by building a bridge from the past to the present and future, sharing Emmett's story and maintaining his and his mother's powerful legacy of hope with students, congregations, corporate leaders, Legislators, fellow activist, social justice organizations and diverse audiences across the nation.

You can Donate here -> https://www.paypal.com/ enter our paypal email address  emmett_till_legacy@yahoo.com  or click Make a Donation at www.emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com

Thank you in advance for your continued support and for helping us keep Emmett and Mamie's Legacy Alive! #GiveToTheMax #EmmettTill #NeverAgain

Medal Of Freedom For Mamie Till Mobley

Please urge President Obama to award Mamie Till Mobley the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously in 2016.

We stand on the shoulders of the #motherofthemovement #MameTillMobley...copy the link below, watch the video and Google her name, you will understand why she deserves the Presidental Medal of Freedom from President Obama.

We are calling on all journalist, bloggers, publishers, authors, social justice leaders, supporters, millennials, youth, celebrities, athletes, activists, faith leaders, entrepreneurs, attorneys, film makers, educators, employers, laborers, judges, artists, womens organizations, civic leaders, politicians, candidates, Fraternities. Sororities, current mothers who have lost loved ones to violence and hatred to support the Presidential #MedalofFreedom4Mamie Till Mobley campaign. Click here http://time.com/4399793/emmett-till-civil-rights-photography/ #itstime #wewillnotforget #SpiritofEmmettTill #SpiritofMamieTillMobley #EmmettsDeathNotInVain #blacklivesmatter #womanofcourage #shero
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Emmett Till casket donated to NMAAHC NewsOne TVOne Interview with Deborah Watts by Roland Martin

Read and watch our co-founder Deborah Watts on NewOne with Roland Martin discuss the Till Family donation made to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Click Here:  http://newsone.com/3545415/emmett-till-casket-donated-to-the-smithsonian-national-museum-of-african-american-history-and-culture/

Emmett Till Act Reauthorization Briefing September 12 in Washington, DC

Emmett Till Act Reauthorization Briefing

DATE: 9/12/2016

TIME: 4:30 PM TO 7:00 PM | WASHINGTON, DC

This special briefing event brings together the Coalition for Emmett Till Reauthorization act, members of the House of Representatives and investigative journalists who believe it is necessary to pass the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016. The passage of the Bill will support the efforts of families and advocates who seek justice for racially-motivated killings of loved ones during the Civil Rights Era and beyond.

Panelists include:

• Congressman John Lewis (D-GA), Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) and other Till Reauthorization Act co-sponsors
• Lecia Brooks, Outreach Coordinator, Southern Poverty Law Center
• Cordero Ducksworth, son of Cpl. Roman Ducksworth
• Benjamin Greenberg, Investigative Journalist
• Jannice Hutson-Leon, granddaughter of Ellis Hutson
• Sheila Moss-Brown, granddaughter of Henry Gilbert
• Hilary Shelton, Washington Bureau Director and Senior Vice President for Advocacy, NAACP
• Deborah Watts, Cousin of Emmett Till and Co-Founder, Emmett Till Legacy Foundation
• Representatives of the Coalition for Reauthorization

Date and Location

Date: 9/12/2016
Time: 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Capitol Visitor Center

Room HVC-215

Washington, DC 20510

Questions?

CONTACT US

Colleen Denick

chdenick@law.syr.edu

Register today!

https://secure.syr.edu/s/1632/02-Alumni/index.aspx?sid=1632&gid=2&pgid=1522&cid=2995

http://news.syr.edu/ccji-to-hold-emmett-till-reauthorization-act-briefing-on-capitol-hill-29013/

Twitter post: CCJI to Hold Emmett Till Reauthorization Act Briefing on Capitol Hill cousin of #EmmettTill #DeborahWatts on panel http://news.syr.edu/ccji-to-hold-emmett-till-reauthorization-act-briefing-on-capitol-hill-29013/ 

Deborah Watts shares the powerful Legacy #EmmettTill

His cousin, who is also our co-founder #DeborahWatts shares the powerful Legacy of #EmmettTill, the documentary "Who Killed Emmett Till?" and exciting and empowering developments with the men at @Ujamaaplace @ujamaaplacemn Sept 8 in Minneapolis.. it's The Power of History from Tragedy to Triumph! Are you ready to join us, our ambassadors and special guests as we make an impact on our future today? Request a date for your group and city now!  Email us at info@emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com

Wear Black and White Today, Remember Emmett Till 61st anniversary of his death

Today August 28, marks the 61st Anniversary of #EmmettTill 's death. It's #TimeForUnity in Black & White. Join the Emmett Till Family and many across the world as we keep Emmett's memory, precious life story and legacy alive.
*Wear your power Black and White colors for Unity on August 28.
*Take a pic or selfie,  post and share
*Pause for a moment of Silence at 12 noon.
*Say his name and all others who have lost their lives to hate and violence.
*Share his story with the next generation
* Contact your Congressman/ Congresswoman, urge them to support #TillBill2  Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Act 2016
#JusticeWillPrevail for victims families from 1970, now and future, each of them deserve it! You can make a difference today.

Thank you!
#blacklivesmatter #justicematters #civilrights #mamietillmobley #spiritofemmetttill #RememberingEmmettTill #EmmettTill61st #SpiritofMamieTillMobley
#MedalofFreedom4Mamie

Save the Date! A special CCJI Till Act Reauthorization event in Washington, D.C.! September 12, 2016

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Save the Date! Mark your calendars for this special CCJI Till Act Reauthorization event in Washington, D.C.! MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.Emmett Till Reauthorization Act Light Refreshments LOCATION Capitol Visitor Center Room HVC-215 Washington, D.C. 20510 It is time to pass the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016. Hear from families and experts who will discuss the importance of the Bill and its potential for positive impact on both the past and present. QUESTIONS? Contact: Emmett Till Legacy Foundation, INFO@EMMETTTILLLEGACYFOUNDATION.COM  763 476 8677

The Coalition for Reauthorization includes: The Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project — Cold Case Justice Initiative — Emmett Till Justice Campaign — Emmett Till Legacy Foundation — Emory University Civil Rights Cold Case Project — Leadership Conference on Civil Rights — Mamie Till Mobley Memorial Foundation — NAACP — NAACP Legal Defense Fund — National Urban League — Southern Poverty Law Center.   Emmett Till Legacy Foundation Mailing Address  1161 Wayzata Blvd East, Suite 43  Minneapolis, Minnesota 55391  info@emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com @emmetttill 763 476 8677

Remembering Emmett Till. August 28 Marks the 61st Anniversary of Emmett Till's death.

August 28, marks the 61st Anniversary of #EmmettTill 's death.
It's A Time For Unity in Black and White

• Join us and many across the world as we keep Emmett's memory, precious life story and legacy alive.
• Share his story.
• Wear your power black and white colors for Unity on August 28.
• Take a pic or selfie,  post and share
• Pause for a moment of Silence at 12 noon.
• Say his name and all others who have lost their lives to hate and violence.
• Contact your Congressman/Congresswoman, urge them to support #TillBill2/ The Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act 2016

#JusticeWillPrevail for victims families from 1970, now and future, each of them deserve it!
You can make a difference today!

Thank you!

#blacklivesmatter #justicematters #civilrights #mamietillmobley #spiritofemmetttill #RememberingEmmettTill #EmmettTill61st #SpiritofMamieTillMobley #MedalofFreedom4Mamie

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