Emmett Till

Emmett Till

1. Born

   • 25th July 1941
   • Chicago, Illinois, United States
   • An only child
   • Nickname: Bobo

2. Died

   • 28th August 1955
   • Money, Mississippi, United States
   • Murdered
     • Two men Kidnapped him, beat him and shot him in the head then threw his body in a river.
   • Aged 14

3. Homelife

   • Parents
     • Mamie Carthan Till- Mobley
     • Louis Till
       • Never knew him as Louis worked as a private for the US in WW2
   • Grand Parents
     • Alma Carthan
     • John Carthan

4. Facts

   • Grew up in a middle-classed black neighbourhood
     • In South Chicago
     • Neighbourhood for black companies
       • Such a Pharmacies, Beauty Salons, Insurance companies and night clubs
   • Took over housework at a young age while his mum worked 12 hours a day
   • Quite chubby
   • Always had jokes to tell

5. Education

   • Went to the All-black McCosh Grammar School
   • Made a lot of friends there

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