Heartbreaking Film -The Untold Story of Emmett Tills


This story, I have heard before, and read about, but I have not had the opportunity to watch this documentary where his family, describe the events before and after Emmett Tills Death. It is a sad movie, as there are no happy endings,  and no callings for swift justice were heard in time, and it's sort of echoes of a really dark past.

This also captures a mother's true spirit for her children. I must warn you that there are some disturbing scenes.

This movie is available to watch on YouTube, and I am sure there other channels, and books available which will take you through this story.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

One Foot Into the 1950s—The Danger of Nostalgia-Driven Politics

In recent years, the phrase "Make [insert country] Great Again" has become a rallying cry for politicians worldwide, invoking a longing for a romanticized past. The problem with this rhetoric is that the “good old days” often ignore the systemic inequities, oppression, and division that defined them for many marginalized groups. Nostalgia, wielded as a political weapon, can have dangerous consequences, steering us back toward an era we should have long left behind. The Allure of the Past Nostalgia-driven politics thrives on oversimplification. It paints the past as a golden age of stability, morality, and economic prosperity, while conveniently omitting the discrimination, exploitation, and social unrest that underpinned those times. For many, the 1950s were not a period of glory but one of struggle—segregation, colonialism, and patriarchal dominance left millions on the fringes of society. When Rhetoric Becomes Policy History shows us how dangerous this "return to the p...
Read more

One Foot Into 1950—How Close We Are to Repeating History

  Imagine waking up in a world eerily reminiscent of the 1950s. Progress stalls, civil liberties erode, and social justice takes a backseat to fear and division. It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds. If we continue on our current trajectory, we risk stepping fully into a regressive era that undermines the hard-won gains of the past 70 years. Dangerously Close Recent political trends highlight how close we are to repeating the mistakes of the past: Erosion of Civil Rights: Rollbacks on voting rights, reproductive rights, and LGBTQ+ protections signal a regression toward exclusion and control. Resurgence of Nationalism: Calls to close borders and vilify outsiders echo the isolationist policies of mid-century politics. Censorship in Education: Book bans and restrictions on teaching history’s uncomfortable truths evoke the fear-driven curriculum of the past. Why Progress Feels Fragile Progress requires vigilance. The 1950s were a time when power dynamics heavily favored the privileg...
Read more

Arrogance or Self-Preservation? Understanding Those Who Seem to Step Away

Image
  In this post, I want to explore a delicate subject—what happens when individuals within our community seem to turn away from shared struggles and align themselves with ideas or systems that feel counter to our collective progress. I'm referring to figures like Candace Owens, Ben Carson, and others who are often viewed as being too aligned with white-dominated structures, leaving many of us to wonder: Why would they walk away? Or worse, why do they act as if they are "better" than those they leave behind? At first glance, their choices can feel like arrogance, a rejection of our shared experiences in favor of personal gain or assimilation into the dominant culture. There’s a palpable sense that these individuals have adopted an attitude of superiority, as if by aligning themselves with the majority, they’ve "made it" and no longer need to worry about the struggles faced by the broader Black community. But let’s take a moment to pause and consider what might be ...
Read more