Misery and memory in Glendora, Mississippi: How poverty is reshaping the story of Emmett Till's murder
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GLENDORA, Miss. – Black history is a crucial part of American history, and in the Mississippi Delta rests the story of Emmett Till – a young boy who was murdered for allegedly flirting with a white woman. It's been 68-years since his lynching. Today a 9-foot statue honors Till's legacy. However, some pastors and historians say more needs to be done to reconcile the past.
As we confront our history, we struggle with love and anger. Understanding our history is challenging and uplifting. But we must push forward. In the words of Maya Angelou, “And Still I Rise.”
In 1955, J.W. Milam and Roy Bryant got away with murdering Emmett Till when an all-white jury acquitted them. But tragedy soon followed.