“We cannot afford the luxury of self pity. Our top priority now is to get on with the building process. My personal peace has come through helping boys and girls reach beyond the ordinary and strive for the extraordinary. We must teach our children to weather the hurricanes of life, pick up the pieces, and rebuild. We must impress upon our children that even when troubles rise to seven-point- one on life's Richter scale, they must be anchored so deeply that, though they sway, they will not topple”
Quote by Mamie Till
Work
Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime that Changed America
This book delves into the details of a devastating hate crime, exploring its aftermath and the lasting effects it had on the nation. more
Author
Mamie Till
Mamie Till was a key figure in the civil rights movement, known for her advocacy and activism in the aftermath of the brutal murder of her son, Emmett Till. Born on November 23, 1921, Till was a wife and mother before emerging as a prominent civil rights activist. Her bravery and perseverance in demanding justice for her son's death ignited the civil rights movement. more