Emmett Till's funeral took place on September 6, 1955. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, insisted on an open-casket service to show the brutal reality of his murder. The funeral was held at the Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ in Chicago, Illinois, and drew significant media attention and public outcry.
There are no videos that show the death of Emmett Till. There exists, however, video footage of his funeral services.
She talked to the funeral director.
Emmett Louis Till was killed on November 22nd, 1955.
Temple Church of God in Christ
she had an open casket that way people could see what the two men that murdered till saw what they did to him.
Emmett Till was from Chicago.
Emmett Till was from Chicago.
No, Lucas Till and Emmett Till are not related.
Emmett Till is 5' 6".
According to her testimony, he asked her for a date.
Emmett Till's mother was Mamie Till Mobley.
Emmett Louis Till lived in Chicago, Illinois.