05/29/2026
Become A Part of HISTORY! Join Emmett Till Family members in Mississippi and from across the country, Emmett Till Legacy Foundation (ETLF) Board of Directors, ETLF ambassadors, past and current Women Of Courage Awardees and other supporters during the last weekend in August 2026.
Save Aug 28, 29 and 30 for the Emmett Till 71st Year Anniversary Commemoration weekend activities and Educational Tour (the life and legacy of Emmett Louis Till) in Mississippi. As we also celebrate Emmett Till Legacy Foundation's 21 year anniversary.
At a glance here is what's planned:
August 28
➡️ 10:30am CST press conference at Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Mississippi
Civic Engagement event:
➡️ 6:00 pm CST Hear my Voice are you listening session...... what is the importance about this moment in time and space? .... location: TBD
➡️At Dusk 8:00 pm CST : Candle Light Vigil and balloon release at Jackson State University campus. hosted by Emmett Till Legacy Family and community.
➡️Till Movie Screening and talk back with Till Family Members, Film producers and special guests Time: TBD for students and 5-8pm CST for general public: registration required location: TBD
A Time For Unity in Black and White. A silent yet powerful way to protest against racism, hatred and violence. Wear black and white attire, pause for a moment of silence at 12 noon wherever you are in the world) , say his name and other names of those whose lives have been stolen by racism, hatred and violence. . Take a selfie or photo and Share it with us for our annual memorial.
Aug 30 morning 9am CST
➡️ Till Trail of Tears and Terror historical and educational guided bus tour that impacted 14 year old Emmett Louis Till and our lives forever (load bus location to be announced from Jackson Miss) to sites of Emmett's last fateful journey in the Delta area, including museum visits in Glendora, Drew and the Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley National Monument sites and museums in and near Sumner and more in the Delta area (Tickets via eventbrite with Emmett Till Legacy Foundation soon)
August 31 morning 10:30 am CST
➡️ Worship in White: Farish Street Baptist Church Service Join the Emmett Till Family see the source of Mamie Till Mobley's and our families unwavering strength and resilience (location to be announced)
August 31 afternoon
➡️ Community Roots Reunion with Till Family at our origin home city in Hazelhurst, Mississippi (Hosted by Emmett Till Family)
Or Breaking Bread together
If you plan to join us in Jackson and need lodging check out local hotels however for our attendees we do have a group rate until
Aug 14 at the Westin Hotel downtown Jackson.
We invited you to join us in Chicago in 2005, 2010 and many other memorial events in Mississippi where it all started for several years. Now is more important than ever that we remember and never forget. Bring youth, the next generation and Join us again to ensure Emmett's death is not in vain and that truth, justice and this form of accountability prevails. This part of our history will not be erased. This is a weight we are honored to carry and a promise to our Shero . The casket will remain open! Join us Emmett Till Justice For Families, ETLF, other family members, ambassadors and supporters. Stay tuned more details coming. DM us now if interested in joining us as a sponsor, volunteer or participant. Thank you in advance for your support.
