The case of Emmett Till, right, forms the context that frames protests against the killing of black children like Tamir Rice, columnist Shree Paradkar writes. ( ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO ) Mamie Till Mobley and her son, Emmett Till. It is impossible to dwell on the story of 14-year-old Chicago teen Emmett Till without flinching. The revelation of the 2008 confession in The Blood of Emmett Till has led Till’s family to seek a fresh investigation in the case. It’s just as easy, it appears, to remain hostile to the Emmett Tills of today.

Source: thestar February 10, 2017 18:13 UTC