I’m sharing three little-known but crucial facts about Emmett Till that show why his story is not just history, but a matter ...

Do people still take traditional summer vacations? Sure, they do. But these days, even the kids are over-scheduled. So for many folks, weekend getaways are more likely — or at least more likely to be ...

I have to admit, over the course of my first long-term relationship, I eventually tired of the piles of copies of "The Nation ...

Shonda Rhimes continues her dedication to preserving Emmett Till’s legacy, donating $1.5 million to acquire the barn where ...

The barn where Emmett Till was killed has been purchased by The Emmett Till Interpretive Center thanks to Shonda Rhimes’ generosity. In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till was wrongfully beaten to death and ...

In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till was wrongfully beaten to death and lynched in Mississippi. And for years after his passing, people, the state, and institutions tried to hide the truth behind his ...

By the 75th anniversary of Emmett Till’s lynching in 2030, ETIC plans for the barn to be open to the public as a permanent memorial.

The barn in Mississippi where 14-year-old Emmett Till was tortured and killed will be open to the public as a "sacred" ...

In a story published Nov. 24, 2025, about the barn where Emmett Till was murdered, The Associated Press erroneously reported when the barn had been purchased. It was purchased Nov. 18, not Nov. 23.

The barn in Mississippi where 14-year-old Emmett Till was tortured and killed will open to the public as a “sacred" memorial site by 2030, the new owner announced. The Emmett Till Interpretive Center ...