The Northwest African American Museum's Juneteenth exhibit opens a portal to the past, highlighting the story of Emmett Till for the world to see, 68 years later.
Juneteenth — it’s a term we’ve heard a lot more in recent years. A day representing freedom for Black and African Americans, Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865 — the day enslaved African Americans in Texas were told they were finally free, two-and-a-half years after president Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclomation.So, how do you celebrate freedom? The answer is multi-faceted and complicated.
She held an open casket viewing for five days — changing the trajectory of the civil rights movement."To see what he looked like after they tortured him," said retired teacher Lauren Tozzi.Now, under blue and purple hues, his story has been reimagined in a new exhibit. One again for the world to see.The old image — bringing fresh tears to Lauren Tozzi’s eyes."We just can’t forget our country was founded on racism," Tozzi said.
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