“It is not that I dwell on the past. But the past shapes the way we are in the present and the way we will become what we are destined to become. It is only because I have finally understood the past, accepted it, embraced it, that I can fully live in the moment. And hardly a moment goes by when I don’t think about Emmett, and the lessons a son can teach a mother.”
— Mamie Till-Mobley, Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime that Changed America
Share Your Story.
Help us continue to tell the story of Emmett Till and the work of his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, by sharing your own stories or thoughts below.
Prompts:
If you were able to say a few words to Emmett or Mrs. Mamie Till-Mobley, what would you say? What would you want to ask them, or what would you want them to know?
Why is it important for future generations to learn about Emmett and Mamie Till-Mobley? How will you ensure that future generations know about this story?
How did you first learn about the story of Emmett Till? How did it impact you at that moment?