This Week we will bear witness!

“Seventy-one years later, our responsibility is to remember with purpose, educate with intention and act with courage. Emmett's story belongs to all of us, and the legacy of Emmett and Mamie calls every generation to continue the work,” said @the_deborahwatts Deborah Watts, Co-Founder/ Executive Director of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation and cousin of Mamie Till Mobley. Emmett's tragic death at the tender age of 14, on August 28, 1955, became a defining catalyst of the modern Civil Rights Movement and the March on Washington. From the Mississippi State Capitol and The Patton House & Gallery to Myrlie's Garden, the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Mississippi Delta, the weekend will bring history to life through the people and places that continue to shape America's understanding of civil rights. The 2026 commemoration also marks the 21st anniversary of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation. Founded in 2005 by descendants and family members of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley, the Foundation works to preserve their legacy while advancing truth, justice, accountability, education and empowerment for future generations. Registration is required and ends soon. Secure your spot here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emmett-till-71st-anniversary-commemoration-weekend-aug-28-30-2026-tickets-1990317574443 #EmmettTill #forever14 #EmmettTillLegacyFoundation #MamieTillMobley #EmmettTill71 WeSpeakHisName WeAreTheLegacy TheBlueprint CivilRightsMovement MarchOnWashington Whereitallstarted