#EmmettTill would be 80 today.
Imagine the life he could be living. A light in the world? A vessel of love for his family? A human.
We must never forget that racism destroys and dehumanizes, often fueling brutality.
It is not mere disagreement.
We remember you always, Emmett.
On May 2, 1963, more than 700 Black children peacefully protested racial segregation in Birmingham, Alabama, as part of the Children's Crusade, beginning a movement that shocked the nation and spurred major civil rights advances. https://t.co/zMuicoyvpx
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) is offering educational scholarship opportunities to high school seniors and undergraduate students who will continue their education at a two or four-year institution in Fall 2021. https://t.co/6NRFXi326c
Highlighting some more clubs tonight! What great things our Black Student Association and Key Club have done this year! Use this link to order your yearbook as the site closes tomorrow . . . https://t.co/v45bSIByCW