Remembering Emmett
Mississippi Valley State University 14000 US-82, Itta Bena, Mississippi 38941
Seventy years after Emmett Till's kidnapping and murder, the Emmett Till Interpretive Center honors Till's memory and the legacy of Mamie Till-Mobley’s decision to “let the world see” in the wake of the tragedy. In this three-day remembrance, the center will host a series of activities at Mississippi Valley State University, including a theatrical performance, memorial service, conversations and dialogues, and a wreath-laying ceremony, among others. Events begin August 28 at 6 pm. Register and review a detailed schedule at emmett-till.org.
