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thank you for having me. debra, i know you remember, this we met in minneapolis, it was a chance meeting during the weeks-long protest after george floyd was killed by her police officer. obviously the fight for silver it s not over,. but can you tell me what this moment means when you hear that there will be now recognition in public spaces of this momentous importance of details family and their tragedy? yes, well, you know, it s an exciting time. and it is one that i think will overdue. we have been in our own spaces, our foundations, our cousins, and other family members. taking it upon themselves to recognize that history, and to make sure that people are aware. for now at this level, at the highest level of our country. our leader in this country has decided that these are
governor. there is a move to honor and recognize the pivol role, the tragedy of one black american family had on our world. tomorrow, president biden is expected to announce the establishment of a national monument dedicated to emmett till. till was visiting family in mississippi in 1955, one to white man pulled him from his bed and marched him out of his home after a woman accused emit of whistling at her. thys later, tills bloated and mutilated body was pulled from a tallahassee river. when it came time for e funeral, his mother mamie till mobley said he wanted to see what racist hate had done to her son. that decision, and his, case was a pivotal moment that helped spike spark the civil rights movement, nearly 70 years later, several states will not have monuments built to remember him and his family. joining me now is emmett till s cousin and cofounder of the emmett till legacy foundation, debra watts. thank you so much for being here, debra.
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sure that justice was done. what we re seeing happening today, this film being released its and promise i gave to her, a promise fulfilled. she was a relentless activists, the times we had, you and others she was on may may amazing. debra, this week on friday a nine foot tall brown statue of your cousin, emmett till, was unveiled in real spike park in greenwood, mississippi, although this doesn t negate the fact that neither of emits killer s, or his accuser were brought to justice. what does this mean to the family, to have the movie made, i talk to you i met members of the family down through the years. and the burden you guys carry. what does this mean to you, the movies made and a monument is erected now in mississippi? it s a proud moment. first of all, it s a great