Emmett Till

1941–1955 (age 14)

Student

Biography

Emmett Till, born in 1941, was a bright student whose laughter and curiosity enlivened the Chicago neighborhood where he was raised.

His 1955 murder while visiting relatives in Mississippi drew national outrage, and his memory continues to inspire those who seek justice, with Burr Oak Cemetery standing as a solemn reminder of the work still ahead.

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