The Boy Who Never Died: The Emmett Till Saga, Then and Now

190 Prospect Ave.,Elmhurst IL 60126

11 April, 2023

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The Boy Who Never Died: The Emmett Till Saga, Then and NowAuthor and historian Devery Anderson will discuss his book Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement (2015), and its continuing impact. A Wall Street Journal review describes the book as “masterfully researched, drawing on public archives and collections to present the most detailed account of this horrific story” of the abduction and brutal murder of the 14-year-old Till in 1955. Welcome to Elmhurst University’s Spring 2023 speaker series. As the University celebrates its most ambitious fundraising campaign in institutional history, this year’s Cultural Season theme—The Legacy We Leave: Doing Well, Doing Good, Investing in the Future—highlights philanthropic impact, and building a culture of generosity and hope.