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Tim Tyson: "The Blood of Emmett Till"

Dr. Timothy B. Tyson shares his insights into the life and death of Emmett Till.

Aired 03/06/2017 | Rating NR

Black Issues Forum

Tim Tyson: "The Blood of Emmett Till"

Season 32 Episode 3216 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

Dr. Timothy B. Tyson shares his insights into the life and death of Emmett Till.

The story of Emmett Till's life and murder is one that pervades the American Civil Rights Movement, and it is well-known among activist communites. North Carolinian author Dr. Timothy B. Tyson has just published a new book entitled The Blood of Emmett Till, and his book draws important comparisons between the Civil Rights movement of the mid-20th Century and today's Black Lives Matter movement.

Aired 03/06/2017 | Rating NR

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Black Issues Forum is a local public television program presented by PBS NC

Black Issues Forum

Tim Tyson: "The Blood of Emmett Till"

Season 32 Episode 3216 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

The story of Emmett Till's life and murder is one that pervades the American Civil Rights Movement, and it is well-known among activist communites. North Carolinian author Dr. Timothy B. Tyson has just published a new book entitled The Blood of Emmett Till, and his book draws important comparisons between the Civil Rights movement of the mid-20th Century and today's Black Lives Matter movement.

Aired 03/06/2017 | Rating NR

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