Evening Sessions: The Legacy and Memory of Emmett Till: A Story of Geography, History, and Racism

Program Type:

Educational, Lectures

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Evening Sessions

The Evening Sessions is a monthly adult program series featuring a fun and engaging mix of presentations, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, author visits, and performances on topics covering the arts, culture, history, science, and more!

Event Details

Evening Sessions: The Legacy and Memory of Emmett Till: A Story of Geography, History, and Racism

 

The story of Emmett Till was silenced for over 50 years after his brutal murder on August 28, 1955. Since 2005, new information has been discovered about what really took place after Emmett made the famous whistle to Caroline Bryant after purchasing candy at Bryant’s Grocery in Money, Mississippi.

Presenter Jim Herm will share his research into the post-Civil War South, the legacy of Emmett Till, and the start of the Civil Rights movement. Jim Herm is a resident of Otsego, Michigan and a retired Portage Public School history teacher and counselor.

Black-and-white image of seven individuals during outdoor funeral service; features two women dressed in black prominently in the foreground. The woman on the right has her left hand raised. There are multiple inscriptions on the back.

 

multiple inscriptions on the back of photo

 

How to Attend

Join us in the Kantzler Community Room at the Alice & Jack Wirt Library.  Or watch the live stream on our Facebook page. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.