Timothy B. Tyson - The Blood of Emmett Till

The video discusses the story of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old boy from Chicago who was murdered in Mississippi, sparking a nationwide civil rights movement. His mother, Mamie Till, held an open casket funeral to show the brutality of his murder, which was widely covered by the media. This event laid the groundwork for the civil rights movement, influencing figures like Rosa Parks. The video emphasizes the importance of the public's response to Till's murder in changing American history.

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