55 year anniversary " A Time of Reflection and Remembrance in Memory Of Emmett Till

Aug 27, 2010 from 2:30pm to 6:00pm EDT
Location: Smart Museum of Art
Latest Activity: Jan 20, 2020

Emmett Till Legacy Foundation (ETLF) invites YOU to: 55 year anniversary event in memory of Emmett Till's brutal death, A Time of Reflection and Remembrance, "Music For Emmett" and launch of the "Never Again Movement and Pledge. At 6:30 it's a red carpet, VIP reception with Specialty beverage tasting sponsored by CONJURE, Benefit Gala Event from 7-10p.m., with music featuring Sheila Raye Charles (daughter of the legendary Ray Charles) and Yaw including, museum tour, a silent and live auction, celebrities, business and civic leaders and more!ETLF is so honored to have: *Dara McIntosh, TV and On-air personality as our Mistress of ceremony.Our Honorary Ambassadors are: author and talk show host *Tavis Smiley, actress and author, *Victoria Rowell, comedian and actor, *Sinbad, author, thought leader and president of Bennett College *Dr. Julianne Malveaux , NFL super bowl champ, St. Louis Rams *Fred Robbins, Chicago native, NFL Houston Texan *Danny Clark, Vietnam veteran and author *Morocco Coleman, cousin, eyewitness and author *Simeon Wright , CEO National Urban League, *Marc Morial , Congressmen *Keith Ellison (MN) and *Jesse Jackson Jr. (IL) and *Troy Hudson, CEO of Hudson Enterprises/Records, former NBA basketball player, CEO Rainbow PUSH Jesse Jackson Sr. , *Ambassador Andrew Young, Little Rock Nine *Ernest Green, National President of Urban Leagues’ Young Professionals *Barton Taylor and other celebrity / national/world leaders are agreeing to be Honorary Ambassadors for this special commemoration.Attire: Elegant/Black Tie OptionalFree Parking in the RampSuggested $35 Donation acceptedAll proceeds benefit ETLFPlanning to attend the 55 year anniversary gala? Please click this link to view the evite and RSVP ASAP~http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/EOGIORVHJCEULMESOXSA/55yearEmmettTillor call 800 509 9614 ext 82In addition to the benefit gala on Saturday, August 28, the actual day of Emmett Till’s lynching in 1955, the Foundation will support the Emmett Till Commemoration Initiatives at the gathering and silent march “Hands Across Emmett Till Memorial Bridge (71st street & Wentworth) from 1-3:30 p.m and the play "Mamies Angels" , 7 p.m. at Operation Push, Then hosts on Sunday, August 29 at 2:30 pm a graveside wreath ceremony in honor of Mamie Till Mobley and Emmett Till at Burr Oak Cemetery, 4400 W. 127th Street, Alsip, IL.Not going to be in Chicago Aug 27-29 ? No problem, we are joining other community groups and asking all across the country to join us in spirit and unity:Please wear black and white and pause for a moment of silence @ 3 p.m. cst on Saturday, Aug 28.Please help us spread the word.Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions.

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55 year anniversary " A Time of Reflection and Remembrance in Memory Of Emmett Till

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