24 août 1955 - Emmitt Till is murdered by 2 white men for talking to a white woman.
Description:
Emmitt Till is an African american from Chicago who was visiting family in Mississippi. 4 days after arriving, he was brutally kidnapped and murdered for flirting with a white girl. His two murderers, Bryant and Milam, were acquitted of all charges. His death sparked the start of the Civil Rights MovementAjouté au bande de temps:
Date:
24 août 1955
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 68 ans
