SAVE THE DATE! The square in Sumner, MS, will be busy on Nov. 14. The new courthouse grand opening will be from 10-11 AM with remarks from dignitaries and a tour of the facility. Then it’s the Book Walk from 12-3 PM for family-friendly fun—music, read-alouds, and more. Please join us!

A Kansas teacher visited ETIC years ago while touring Till sites, which inspired her to share the experience with her students. This year, in remembrance of Emmett, the class sent wreaths, with the teacher’s heartfelt letter of appreciation. We are grateful to hear about the impact of this work.

We’re in the home stretch of our annual fund campaign. We have raised over $135K toward our $150K target, with just less than four weeks left. Help us reach that goal by giving today or spreading the word. We are deeply grateful for your support of this work. emmett-till.org/annualfund

On this day in 2007, the first public apology to the Till family for Emmett’s murder was delivered from the steps of the courthouse where the trial was held. The apology was the first public act by the Emmett Till Memorial Commission, who sought to break the silence around the story of Emmett Till.

Author Wright Thompson, our annual fund chair, donated because he “believe[s] in the work ETIC is doing.” If you support this work too, please give today to help us reach our $150,000 goal by Oct. 31. Thank you for helping us preserve Emmett and Mamie’s legacies. emmett-till.org/annualfund

On Sept. 17, FSU—home of the Emmett Till Archives—hosted a discussion with ETIC’s Patrick Weems and We2gether Creating Change’s Gloria Dickerson on preserving the Till story. The talk was part of FSU’s Emmett Till Lecture Series. Check out coverage on the event from WCTV: bit.ly/3UYoTS2

So far we’ve raised over $135K in our first annual fund campaign. We’re 90% of the way toward our $150K goal! Help us continue to bring the stories of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley to people around the world. Give today: emmett-till.org/annualfund Thank you for your support of this work.

On this day in 1955, the trial for the murder of Emmett Till ended. The men were found not guilty and confessed to the murder in a January 1956 magazine piece. In it, the involvement of others was erased and the site of the murder was moved away from the barn near Drew.

Preserving the story of Emmett Till has brought together people from all walks of life around the world. ETIC Executive Director Patrick Weems closes the short film “The Barn Doesn’t Lie” by addressing the power of this particular story and storytelling in general. See more: www.wecrossthebridge.com

We need your support to continue preserving the legacies of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley. Help us reach our annual fund goal of $150,000 by Oct. 31. See more of Wright Thompson’s letter making the case for this work. We appreciate your generosity and partnership! emmett-till.org/annualfund

‘If Emmett Till Lived’ imagines the life Emmett did not experience by bringing together photographs from over 70 artists. An accompanying book features selected photos from the exhibit and original essays. The show runs now through Dec. 19. Read more at the link in the graphic.

Florida State, home of the Emmett Till Archives, will host a conversation this Thursday between ETIC’s Patrick Weems and We2gether Creating Change’s Gloria Dickerson about their orgs' work connected to the Emmett Till story in the MS Delta. For details, visit the graphic’s link.

This summer, ETIC was fortunate to have two interns: Ellie Graham and Kaylee Wilson. They were instrumental in helping coordinate the July 25th bike ride and the memorial service at the barn, among other work. Thank you for everything you brought to the team, and good luck with whatever is next!

Our first annual fund campaign continues. We’re aiming to raise $150,000 by Oct. 31. We’re grateful to author Wright Thompson for serving as our chair and advocating for this work. Help us preserve this important history by donating today! emmett-till.org/annualfund

Thank you to everyone who helped make the August 29th memorial service such a meaningful occasion. We are grateful to have a strong community joining us in this work of remembering. If you missed the event, a recorded version is on our Facebook page. bit.ly/Aug2026Tills...

On this day in 1955, Emmett Till’s open-casket funeral was held at Chicago’s Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ. The church was packed to capacity and a crowd outside listened to the service over loudspeakers. Across two days, over 100,000 people paid their respects to Emmett before his burial.

History must be remembered and safeguarded so that it does not disappear. We need your support to continue telling the stories of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley. Help us preserve their legacies. Give toward our $150,000 annual fund goal. Thank you for your generosity! emmett-till.org/annualfund

On this day in 1955, Emmett Till’s body was returned home to Chicago. Mamie Till-Mobley demanded the casket be opened, despite the seal. Photos of Emmett’s brutalized body were published in ‘Jet’ magazine and elsewhere, arousing outrage for the plight of Black people in the South.

On this day in 1955, Emmett Till’s body was found in the Tallahatchie River. Each of ETIC’s historic markers to recognize the site were vandalized until the 2019 bulletproof sign. Graball Landing, near where Emmett’s body was recovered, became part of the Till National Monument in 2023.

Join us this morning on Facebook starting at 10:30 AM Central for our livestream of the memorial service honoring Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley. facebook.com/TillCenter

“For the first time since his lynching, this site is no longer someone’s shed, where they kept their personal belongings, but it will be used as a reverent memorial for Till’s life and legacy." —Patrick Weems, ETIC Watch live tomorrow at 10:30 AM Central. facebook.com/TillCenter

If you’re unable to join us in person tomorrow (August 29th), we’ll be livestreaming the memorial service for Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley starting at 10:30 AM Central on Facebook. facebook.com/TillCenter

On this day in 1955, Emmett Till was lynched in Mississippi for whistling at a white woman. His murder was the spark that ignited the civil rights movement. Join us tomorrow at the barn to remember and honor Emmett and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. RSVP: www.emmett-till.org/71st

Before you join us on the 29th for the memorial service remembering Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley, come out to the Mound Bayou Museum’s open house at 9 AM. Tour the space and see how the Johnsons have worked to preserve this important history. The caravan to the barn will depart at 9:40 AM.

So far we’ve raised $100,234.80 in our first annual fund campaign. That's 66% of the way toward our $150K goal! Help us continue to bring the stories of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley to people around the world. Give today: emmett-till.org/annualfund Thank you for your support of this work.

ETIC Board Chair Rev. Willie Williams will be speaking as part of this year’s memorial service. He is the pastor of Rollins United Methodist Church. He is a member of the Sumner Rotary Club and a board member for the Tutwiler Community Education Center. RSVP: emmett-till.org/71st

80% of ETIC’s funding is from grants. With your help, we can secure a more stable and sustainable base so we can continue preserving the legacies of Emmett and Mamie. Help us reach our $150,000 goal by Oct. 31. Visit emmett-till.org/annualfund to give today. Thank you for your support!

On this day in 1955, Emmett and others visited Bryant’s Grocery. According to eyewitnesses, he whistled at the shopkeeper, Carolyn Bryant. Days later, Roy Bryant, Carolyn’s husband, and J.W. Milam, Roy’s half-brother, assembled a posse and kidnapped Emmett, beating and ultimately killing him.

Rev. Darryl Johnson, Co-Founder of the Mound Bayou Museum, will be part of this year’s memorial service on Aug. 29. He served as Mound Bayou's 10th mayor and co-founded the Mound Bayou Movement, leading the Mound Bayou Restoration Project. RSVP: emmett-till.org/71st

Author Wright Thompson, our annual fund chair, donated because he “believe[s] in the work ETIC is doing.” If you support this work too, please give today to help us reach our $150,000 goal by Oct. 31. Thank you for helping us preserve Emmett and Mamie’s legacies. emmett-till.org/annualfund