Two months ago I had a nice apartment in Chicago. I had a good job. I had a son. When something happened to the Negroes in the South I said, 'That's their business, not mine.' Now I know how wrong.… — Mamie Till Copy Share Image
Two months ago I had a nice apartment in Chicago. I had a good job. I had a son. When something happened to the… — Mamie Till Copy Share Image
Have you ever sent a loved son on vacation, and had him returned to you in a pine box, so horribly battered and water-logged… — Mamie Till Copy Share Image
We cannot afford the luxury of self pity. Our top priority now is to get on with the building process. My personal peace has… — Mamie Till Copy Share Image
When people saw what had happened to my son, men stood up who had never stood up before. — Mamie Till Copy Share Image
I am pleased that I am able to stand here today and say with a pure heart and meaningful heart that I am against… — Mamie Till Copy Share Image
If you have to get on your knees and bow when a white person goes past do it willingly. — Mamie Till Copy Share Image
