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In collaboration with the Library's Center for Accessibility, the MLK Library is pleased to offer a visually accessible tour of Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See.
The tour lasts approximately an hour and takes place in the Great Hall on the first floor of the MLK Library.
About the Exhibit:
Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See is a touring exhibition recommended for visitors ages 10 and up that shares the story of how a mother's bravery and fight for justice more than six decades ago fueled the civil rights movement in America and provides a framework for people and communities committed to racial healing.
Created in collaboration with the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Institute, the Emmett Till Interpretive Center, the Till family, and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let The World See, tells the story of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, challenging visitors to make a ripple for justice in their own communities.
In addition, the DC Public Library has developed a companion exhibit, Mothers of the Movement, using material from The People's Archive, in collaboration with local advisers. The exhibit uplifts the role Black women activists in our region have had, standing at the front lines to combat lynchings and police brutality for more than a century.
*All video content features closed captioning
The exhibits are on display through March 12th. Visit the Library's website to learn more.
To register:
Email library.tours@dc.gov to sign up for a visually descriptive tour of the exhibit led by a volunteer docent:
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 10 a.m.
Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Questions? Email DCPLaccess@dc.gov or call 202-727-2142
AGE GROUP: | Adults | 13 - 19 Years Old (Teens) |
EVENT TYPE: | Exhibit | Center for Accessibility |
