Emmett Till Project

The Emmett Till Project (ETP) is a digital platform commemorating the legacy of Emmett Louis Till.

In 2015, ETP launched in collaboration with the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture for the 60th anniversary of this landmark moment in American history. ETP continues to be curated independently as an aggregate for unpacking this historical case and highlighting its connection with contemporary inequalities concerning the racial criminalization of Black youth in America.

Through this project, we aim to create an interdisciplinary approach to explore Till’s murder, case, and legacy through podcasts, literature, digital archival materials, film and programming. Curatorially, we want to map and amplify the circulation of Till’s story within our collective memory. This is achieved through generating original content, alongside strengthening public access to the wide-range of related research and creative materials for all to easily engage and explore.

Curators
Myriah Towner, Ladi’Sasha Jones, and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf

ARCHIVAL SITE

Visit our archival site, featuring the writing and podcast conversations from our launch in 2015.

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