The Murder of Emmett Till
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A Mother's Grief and the Fight for Justice
This chapter explores Mamie Till's emotional journey following the murder of her son, Emmett, culminating in her decision to hold an open casket funeral to highlight the horrors of racism. As the trial unfolds, Mamie's testimony and the jury's biased verdict catalyze a civil rights movement among African Americans, exposing systemic inequalities in the justice system.
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