The Blood of Emmett Till

William G. McGowan Theater
Washington, DC

In 1955, a group of white men murdered 14-year-old black man, Emmett Till—becoming one of the most notorious hate crimes in American history. Professor Timothy B. Tyson reexamines this monumental event using a wide range of new sources, interviews, and transcripts and redefines a crucial moment in civil rights history. A book signing follows the program.

"The Blood of Emmett Till" book jacket