Governor Newsom’s statement on July 25, 2023, praised President Biden’s establishment of the Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley National Monument. The monument will honor the memory of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till Mobley, who were brutally murdered in Mississippi in 1955. The monument will be located in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, near where Till was murdered. It will include a visitor center, educational exhibits, and a memorial to Emmett Till.
Newsom expressed pride in joining President Biden in honoring the memory of Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley. The monument will serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of fighting for justice and equality, inspiring future generations to continue the fight for a more just and equitable world. The monument is a significant step in the fight against racism and injustice, reminding us to never forget the victims of racial violence and to work towards creating a more just and equitable society.
“Today, President Biden took a long overdue step to honor the memory of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till Mobley. The establishment of this national monument will ensure that their story is never forgotten and that their legacy of courage and resilience lives on. “Emmett Till was a 14-year-old boy from Chicago who was brutally murdered in Mississippi in 1955. His death helped to galvanize the civil rights movement, and his mother’s decision to have an open-casket funeral helped to expose the horrors of racism in America.
“The Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley National Monument will be located in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, near where Emmett Till was murdered. The monument will include a visitor center, educational exhibits, and a memorial to Emmett Till. “I am proud to join President Biden in honoring the memory of Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley. This national monument will be a powerful reminder of the importance of fighting for justice and equality, and it will inspire future generations to continue the fight for a more just and equitable world.”