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A statue of Emmett Till is unveiled in Mississippi

The Associated Press

Updated October 22, 2022

Emmett Till's statue reflects the afternoon sun, during its unveiling on Friday in Greenwood, Miss. (AP)

This article was originally published on October 21, 2022.

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