🕊 23 years ago today, Mamie Till Mobley, went on to glory after a 47 year fight for justice for the brutal murder of her only son, Emmett Louis Till. Her resilience, courage, persistence and pain united our nation, inspired the #CivilrightsMovement and division of the DOJ. Standing on her shoulders, as promised, we'll continue to not let Emmett's death nor her sacrifice be in vain and Yes! We'll keep the flame burning. We vow to continue to fight, strengthen and preserve both of their legacies,

95K views · 240 reactions | More than 6 decades after Emmett Till was murdered, locals are grappling with how to memorialize him. In this New York Times virtual reality experience, witness the present day conditions of the physical remnants of his legacy. Read more: https://nyti.ms/2SQeIxP | The New York Times | Facebook

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