Mamie Till
Mother of Emmett Till (1921–2003)
Died aged 81SagittariusUnited States
Biography
Mamie Elizabeth Till-Mobley (born Mamie Elizabeth Carthan; November 23, 1921 – January 6, 2003) was an American educator and civil rights activist. Her 14-year-old son Emmett Till was the victim of a lynching in Mississippi on August 28, 1955. For Emmett's funeral in Chicago, Mamie Till insisted that the coffin containing his body be left open because, in her words, "I wanted the world to see what they did to my baby."
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- United States Air Force
- Social Security Administration
- Chicago Public Schools
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Louis Till
- Children
- Emmett Till
Awards & honours (1)
- Congressional Gold Medal
Quick answers about Mamie Till
- How old was Mamie Till?
- Mamie Till died on January 6, 2003 at the age of 81.
- When is Mamie Till's birthday?
- Mamie Till was born on November 23, 1921.
- Where was Mamie Till born?
- Mamie Till was born in Webb.
- What is Mamie Till's zodiac sign?
- Mamie Till's zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
- What is Mamie Till's nationality?
- Mamie Till is a citizen of United States.
- What does Mamie Till do?
- Mamie Till is known as teacher, writer, civil rights advocate.
- Who has Mamie Till been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Mamie Till's spouse is or was Louis Till.
- How many children did Mamie Till have?
- Wikidata lists 1 child of Mamie Till.
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