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“The family of Emmett Till has re-created his 1955 train ride from Chicago to Mississippi as part of efforts to mark the 70th anniversary of his brutal lynching, which helped spark the Civil Rights Movement.
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“The family of Emmett Till has re-created his 1955 train ride from Chicago to Mississippi as part of efforts to mark the 70th anniversary of his brutal lynching, which helped spark the Civil Rights Movement.
Why it matters: The commemoration comes as states pass laws limiting the discussion of racism in public schools and President Trump orders the restoration of memorials to racist Confederate figures in public spaces.”
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