E
mmett Till, an African American boy from Chicago, Illinois, was murdered at the age of 14 in Money, Mississippi. His murder helped motivate the American Civil Rights Movement. The main suspects were acquitted, but later admitted to the murder.
Timeline
Birth- Jul 25, 1941
Webb, Mississippi
Death- Aug 28, 1955-Age: 14 years
Money, Mississippi
Other Facts
Also known as
"Bobo"
Full Name
Emmett Louis Till
Father
Louis Till
Mother
Mamie Carthan Till
Gender
Male
Place of Residence
Chicago, Il