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Emmett Till Murder Trial: Changing The World

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Emmett Till murder trial changed the world the world by making people realizes that they have to stand and make a change. Emmett Till helped people realizes they have to stand up .Emmett Till helped black and white people join together. Emmett Till death inspired American People to demand justice for black people through his background, murder and trial and world wide impact.

Emmett Till background inspired people to help other black people to live better. Emmett Till was born in Chicago on July 25 ,1941 , Emmett Till lived in middle class neighborhood . Emmett Till went to a school MC gosh grammar where he was the class clown. Emmett till was a hard working boy. Emmett Till work around the house while his mom go to work

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