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National Commemoration Marks the 71st Anniversary of the Murder That Changed America

JACKSON, Miss. - eMusicWire -- The Emmett Till Legacy Foundation (ETLF), together with Emmett Till Legacy Family members of Mamie Till Mobley and Emmett Till, proudly announces the 71st Anniversary Commemoration Weekend and Educational Tour, taking place August 28–30, 2026, in Jackson, Mississippi and communities throughout the Mississippi Delta.

Joining the family and foundation for this historic national commemoration will be Emmett Till Legacy Foundation Ambassadors, legislators, community leaders, impacted and Civil Rights Era families, veterans of the movement, justice advocates, educators, historians, youth, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters from across the world.

This life-changing weekend honors the life and legacy of Emmett Louis Till, the 14-year-old Chicago boy whose brutal murder on August 28, 1955, ignited a global Civil Rights Movement and inspired the March on Washington.

The commemorative events have been thoughtfully curated to connect the past to the present and future. Now, more than ever, it is important that we remember and never forget the undeniable story and legacy of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till Mobley.

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This national commemoration serves as a powerful reminder of the continued importance of preserving and protecting our civil rights, voting rights, human rights, and the pursuit of truth, justice, and accountability.

This history will not be erased.

The 71st Anniversary Commemoration also marks the 21st Anniversary of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation, founded by family members of Mamie Till Mobley and Emmett Till to preserve their legacy, demand truth and justice, educate communities, and empower future generations.

This is a weight we are honored to carry and a promise we continue to keep to our Shero, Mamie Till Mobley. Emmett's death will not be in vain.

Interview opportunities include conversations about the enduring legacy of Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley, the continued pursuit of truth and justice, preserving civil rights history, and the importance of educating future generations.

At a Glance: Commemoration Weekend Activities

Friday, August 28

10:30 a.m. CST — Opening Press Conference at the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Mississippi

Evening Events — Civic Engagement Program: Hear My Voice: Are You Listening?; Candlelight Vigil; and Till film screening with family members, filmmakers, and special guests.

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12:00 Noon CST (Worldwide Call to Action) — A Time for Unity in Black and White. Participants worldwide are encouraged to wear black and white, pause for a moment of silence, speak his name, honor others whose lives were taken by racism, hatred, and violence, and share their remembrance.

Saturday, August 29

9:00 a.m. CST — Till Trail of Tears and Terror Educational Tour

A guided historical and educational journey through the Mississippi Delta, visiting significant locations connected to Emmett Till's final journey, including museums, memorials, and Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley National Monument sites.

Sunday, August 30

10:30 a.m. CST — Worship in White with the Till Legacy family, honoring the faith, strength, and resilience that sustained Mamie Till Mobley and generations of the Till Legacy Family.

For event information visit
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emmett-till-71st-anniversary-commemoration-weekend-aug-28-30-2026-tickets-1990317574443