The Till Family Tragedy: A Legacy of Racism and the Fight for Justice

In 1945, Louis Till, an African-American soldier, was executed following a controversial military trial. A decade later, his son, Emmett Till, was lynched in Mississippi at just 14 years old, after allegedly offending a white woman. Both cases highlight the pervasive racism of the time and the lack of justice for Black Americans. The video uses historical images and text to tell their story. "Both father and son were victims of a system that silenced them through violence and neglect," says the video's creator, Achoelmurciano. Today, Emmett Till's memorial continues to be targeted, despite his posthumous exoneration, a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial equality.