5.7K views · 2.1K reactions | Emmett Till's murder helped spark the Civil Rights Movement. Learn his story and legacy through the photographs of the joyful life he led in Chicago, the gut-wrenching images of his funeral, and the courtroom sketches of the trial in "Injustice: The Trial for the Murder of Emmett Till. | Chicago History Museum | Facebook

🕊 23 years ago today, Mamie Till Mobley, went on to glory after a 47 year fight for justice for the brutal murder of her only son, Emmett Louis Till. Her resilience, courage, persistence and pain united our nation, inspired the #CivilrightsMovement and division of the DOJ. Standing on her shoulders, as promised, we'll continue to not let Emmett's death nor her sacrifice be in vain and Yes! We'll keep the flame burning. We vow to continue to fight, strengthen and preserve both of their legacies,