[Michlib-l] Program Recommendation: The Legacy and Memory of Emmett Till

[Mick Howey]

Hello Michlib-I,

We recently hosted the following program:

The Legacy and Memory of Emmett Till: A Story of Geography, History, and
Racism

The story of Emmett Till was silenced for over 50 years after his brutal
murder on August 28, 1955. Since 2005, new information has been discovered
about what really took place after Emmett made the famous whistle to
Caroline Bryant after purchasing candy at Bryant’s Grocery in Money,
Mississippi.

Presenter Jim Herm will share his research into the post-Civil War South,
the legacy of Emmett Till, and the start of the Civil Rights movement. Jim
Herm is a resident of Otsego, Michigan and a retired Portage Public School
history teacher and counselor. He has visited many of the recently opened
historical sites that will be discussed in his presentation, which is
intended for listeners 15 and up.

Jim Herm was knowledgeable, passionate, enthusiastic, and thoughtful during
the presentation. He answered all of the audience's questions and was very
grateful to be given the opportunity to do the presentation. Jim was great
to work with as well. He can be contacted at:

jimherm at hotmail.com

Cheers,
Mick Howey, MLIS
Adult Services Librarian
Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 554-4649
https://www.baldwinlib.org/
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