Emmett Till

Warning: This post contains images that some may find disturbing. Emmett Till was born July 25, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Mamie and Louis Till. Mamie was originally from Webb, Mississippi. She moved to Illinois as a young child to escape the overt racism of the Jim Crow south. Emmett Till Mamie and Louis separated … Continue reading Emmett Till →

Sandra Bland

Thank you to Gracie for suggesting this topic. Sandra Bland was born February 7, 1987 in Naperville, Illinois. She was a graduate of Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas. She earned a degree in Animal Science in 2009. While at Prairie View A&M, Sandra was a student counselor and a member of the … Continue reading Sandra Bland →