The Blood of Emmett Till by Timothy B. Tyson is a 2017 nonfiction book that recounts the 1955 murder of Emmett Till, a young African American boy visiting Mississippi from Chicago. Till was accused of offending a white woman, leading to his brutal murder by her husband and friends. The subsequent trial ended in the acquittal of the murderers by an all-white jury, highlighting the pervasive racism of the time. Till’s mother used his death to galvanize the civil rights movement. The book contains descriptions of racial violence.

Timothy B. Tyson's The Blood of Emmett Till is praised for its thorough research and compelling narrative. Critics commend its powerful exploration of racial injustice and its relevance to contemporary issues. However, some find it occasionally dense and prefer a more streamlined approach. Overall, it's a significant contribution to historical literature.

Readers who appreciate "The Blood of Emmett Till" by Timothy B. Tyson are typically interested in American history, civil rights, and social justice. Similar to Isabel Wilkerson's The Warmth of Other Suns and Ta-Nehisi Coates's Between the World and Me, this book is ideal for those seeking in-depth explorations of racial injustice and historical narratives.

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- The Blood of Emmett Till was part of a resurgence of interest in civil rights history when it was published in 2017, paralleling contemporary discussions on race and justice.
- The book includes a previously unpublished interview with Carolyn Bryant Donham, whose accusations against Emmett Till played a pivotal role in the events leading to his murder.
- Author Timothy B. Tyson is a scholar of the history of racial violence in America and has been involved in various civil rights projects beyond writing, including film and consultation work.

**Timothy B. Tyson**  
The author of the book, a writer and historian who focuses on race, culture, and religion, and their intersection with the civil rights movement.

**Emmett Till**  
A 14-year-old boy from Chicago who, during a visit to Mississippi, becomes the victim of a racially motivated murder.

**Carolyn Bryant**  
A young woman who encounters Emmett Till in her family's store and becomes a key figure in the events leading to his murder.

**J. W. “Big” Milam**  
One of the two men involved in Emmett Till's kidnapping and murder, known for his willingness to use violence to uphold racial hierarchies.

**Roy Bryant**  
The husband of Carolyn Bryant who participated in the crime against Emmett Till alongside J. W. Milam.

**Mamie Till**  
Emmett Till’s mother who bravely insisted on publicizing her son's murder to galvanize the civil rights movement.

**Sheriff Henry Strider**  
A law enforcement officer who undermined the investigation and prosecution of Emmett Till's murder.

**Moses Wright**  
Emmett Till's great-uncle with whom Till was staying at the time of his abduction, and a key witness at the trial.

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