Mamie Till-Mobley

Mamie Till-Mobley was an influential American educator and activist best known for her role in seeking justice after the brutal 1955 murder of her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till. Emmett's murder, in Mississippi, became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement, as Mamie insisted on an open-casket funeral so the world could see the brutality he endured. Her courage drew national attention to racial violence and injustice, inspiring efforts toward racial equality and civil rights. Mamie dedicated her life to education and activism, fostering awareness and change through her advocacy.