In the Name of Emmett Till
Narrated by Bill Andrew Quinn
- Released
- June 13, 2023
- Length
- 6 hrs
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Media
In the Name of Emmett Till: How the Children of the Mississippi Freedom Struggle Tore Down Yesterday and Showed Us Tomorrow recounts the courageous efforts of young African American activists in Mississippi during the 1955 Emmett Till murder case. Through the stories of figures like Brenda Travis and the Ladner sisters, listeners witness the profound impact of children's activism against Jim Crow segregation, guided by influential adults such as Medgar Evers and Fannie Lou Hamer. This inspiring history for young adults highlights the bravery of those who faced overwhelming odds and serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle against racism and inequality in America today.
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