The Blood of Emmett Till

By: Timothy B. Tyson

Narrated by: Rhett Samuel Price

Mississippi, 1955: 14-year-old Emmett Till was murdered by a white mob after making flirtatious remarks to a white woman, Carolyn Bryant. Till's attackers were never convicted, but his lynching became one of the most notorious hate crimes in American history. It launched protests across the country, helped the NAACP gain thousands of members, and inspired famous activists like Rosa Parks to stand up and fight for equal rights for the first time. Part detective story, part political history, Tyson revises the history of the Till case using a wide range of new sources, including the only interview ever given by Carolyn Bryant. In a time where discussions of race are once again coming to the fore, Tyson redefines this crucial moment in civil rights history.

©2017 Timothy B. Tyson (P)2017 Dreamscape Media, LLC

Gripping Tale and Story.

Rhett S price did a terrific job narrating the story; he really made it come to life.

Still Relevant

A very important & sad bit of history. Narrator mispronounced Mamie. It is pronounced May-me.

A revelation of Emmett Till's death.

Stricking details revealed of this murder along with it's effect on the USA and other countries.

Say His Name

It is as important that Emmett Till be taught in the public schools as ardently as we teach about the deaths of school children from mass gunshots. Racism and the myth of white supremacy is being taught as a remembrance of “the land of cotton where old times are not forgotten.”

Great details and collectors item.

The details provided are good. This is a good book for someone who is a history scholar or enthusiast. It's great for someone who wants to do a film based on Emmitt Till. I think Mamie Bradly is a superwoman that isn't touted enough after reading this.