Emmett Till

We're Celebrating Whoopi Goldberg's Birthday With These Five Unforgettable Performances

The icon turns 69.
11/13/2023

On Emmett Till's 82nd Birthday, 5 Songs That Keep His Memory Alive

Till's memory is still honored today through songs like 'The Death of Emmett Till' by Bob Dylan and 'Stand Up,' by Jazmine Sullivan.
07/25/2023

Biden To Establish National Monument Honoring Emmett Till And Mamie Till-Mobley

Till’s death and his mother’s activism was a catalyst to the Civil Rights Movement, now a monument to them will be erected.
07/24/2023

Carolyn Bryant Donham, Whose Accusation Led To Emmett Till’s Brutal Killing, Dies At 88

She became infamous for accusing the Chicago teen of whistling at her, which led two White men to kill him, but the death also lit a spark in the Civil Rights movement.
04/27/2023
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Emmett Till's Relative Files Lawsuit Demanding Arrest Of Woman Who Fatally Accused Him

An unserved warrant for Carolyn Donham's arrest was never enforced.
02/14/2023

Relative Of Emmett Till Files Lawsuit Demanding Carolyn Bryant Donham Be Arrested

The development comes after an attempt to bring justice for his killing decades ago failed.
02/13/2023

2023 Oscars Nominations: Danielle Deadwyler ‘Till’ Movie Snub

Social media reacts to the actress not getting the recognition she deserves.
01/25/2023

Emmett Till And Mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, Awarded Congressional Gold Medal

The Black mother galvanized the civil rights movement after her son was brutally lynched.
12/23/2022
Brittney Griner, Carolyn Bryant, R. Kelly, year in review for 2022.

Year In Review: The Biggest and Boldest News Stories In Black Culture From 2022

From Britney Griner's arrest to the shooting in Buffalo, here are 10 of the most unforgettable moments from the last 12 months.
12/20/2022
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Director Chinonye Chukwu Goes Behind The Lens, Talks ‘Till’ Movie

She opens up on how critical it was to tell Emmett Till’s story.
10/18/2022
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Danielle Deadwyler Talks Mamie Till-Mobley’s Impact

She plays Emmett Till’s mother in the film ‘Till’ playing in theaters now!
10/17/2022