Emmett Till Legacy Foundation hosts 70th Anniversary Commemoration of the Life Legacy of Emmett Till

JACKSON, Miss. - Aug. 22, 2025 - PRLog -- This powerful weekend of remembrance will honor the life and legacy of Emmett Louis Till, a 14-year-old boy whose death in 1955 ignited a global civil rights movement. The commemoration also marks the 20th anniversary of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation, which was founded by family members of Mamie Till Mobley to preserve his memory, demand truth, justice accountability, and empower future generations.

"This is more than a remembrance, it is honoring a promise made to Mamie Till Mobley," said Deborah Watts, Co-Founder of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation and cousin of Emmett Till. "We are committed to ensuring that the truth is never erased, the legacy lives on, and that Emmett's death was not in vain."

"We will not forget. We will not be silent. We will not allow history to be rewritten," said Priscilla Williams (Till), leader of Emmett Till Justice for Families and cousin of Emmett Till. "This is a sacred time for all who believe in truth, justice, and legacy."

This gathering is an urgent call for reflection, resistance, and renewal especially as racial injustice continues to affect lives today. Attendees are encouraged to bring youth and future leaders, as this commemoration aims to educate, uplift, and activate.

The 70th Anniversary Weekend Schedule of events include:

A National Day of Remembrance on Emmett Louis Till's 70th Anniversary. All are asked to wear black and white attire on August 28, A Press Conference at the Mississippi State Capitol and Candlelight Vigil at Jackson State University, with a Community Dialogue, August 29, TILL Movie Screening and Talk Back for Students and the General Public at Tougaloo College, August 30 Emmett Till Memorial Parade, Till Trail of Tears and Terror Tour, August 31 Worship in White Service and more!

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