The Murder of Emmett Till- Lynching in Mississippi

PBS Learning Media
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PBS Learning Media
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
Racism Oppression Lynching Violence Mississippi Black Americans White America Interracial relationships Stereotypes Jim Crow Hate crimes American South Institutional racism White America
Subjects
History-Social Science
Grade Levels
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Post-Secondary
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The Murder of Emmett Till- Lynching in Mississippi

In 1950s Mississippi, lynching was a real risk for black men, especially if they were accused of associating with white women. Video from, American Experience: "The Murder of Emmett Till."
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PBS Learning Media

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