Ernest Withers was a photojournalist that captured more than 60 years of history in over 1.8 Million Images.
Memphis, TN
Joined April 2022
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It's #NFT art reveal day for our @withersartproj fundraiser! If you've already minted an NFT inspired by the works of #Memphis photojournalist Ernest Withers, show us which incredible art piece you received! There's still time to mint yours at thewithersartproject.com
Day 2 of #MSIgnite is underway after an epic Day 1! Microsoft unveiled Copilot Studio revolutionizing how we use tech & AI to preserve history & share our stories. Excited for what's next and to share this journey with our awesome team. Cheers to continual learning and evolution! – at Seattle, WA
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Did you know that #EmmettTill loved to play baseball, and wanted to be a professional baseball player? He never got the opportunity to fulfill his hopes and dreams.
He should be alive today with us.
Read more about #EmmettTill's life and story here
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Adopting a lifestyle of nonviolence means starting with the right foundation and embracing the necessary tools. We encourage you to enroll in The King Center's #Nonviolence365® Online #Masterclass: thekingcenterinstitute.pulse…
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The King Center team upon arrival at The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration, in #Montgomery, AL. @LegacyMuseum
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The #EmmettTill 68th Anniversary Commemoration VIP Welcome Mixer. Our Sponsors, civic, corporate, young leaders, advocates, supporters and special guests joined us for a special night commemorating #Till68.
Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson, MS.
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The King Center presents a special #BelovedCommunityTalks experience featuring Mother #ViolaFletcher, the oldest living survivor of the #TulsaRaceMassacre. We are lifting history and lighting the path forward. teapaw.org/i/broadcasts/1yoKMwRAo…
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On this day in 1955, Moses Wright took the witness stand and identified the men who killed his great-nephew, Emmett Till.
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Each year the United Nations International Day of Peace is observed worldwide on September 21st. We can support movements, education, and justice that usher in equality and human rights. #InternationalDayofPeace #Peace #GlobalPeace #MLKJr #Nonviolence
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Don't miss this evocative and inspirational 'Beloved Community Talks' event on September 26th!
Read more about the legacy of Ernest Withers and the "Flash Points" exhibit, on display in Opa-locka, Florida until August 31st. miamiherald.com/news/local/c… #ErnestWithers #Photography
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Today, 67 years after his murder, we remember Emmett Till – a 14-year-old boy lynched, and the beginning of one family's story of promise and loss in a nation’s reckoning with hate.
Let us honor and emulate the courage it took for Mrs. Mamie Till-Mobley to say, “Let them see.”
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The key to preserving #EmmettTill's Legacy and Memory would be to:
Share his undeniable story.
Read about his place, impact, and influences on American history and our lives today.
Learn more about Emmett's childhood, his hopes, dreams and family here:
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We are only 4 days away from the 60th anniversary of the historic #MarchonWashington for Jobs and Freedom and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous #IHaveADream speech.
Swipe ➡️ for more information on how to join us as we #DreamAgainMarchForward.
#MLKJr #MLKLegacy
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#KingHoliday2024 is quickly approaching. Join us this upcoming year as we continue to #TransformUnjustSystems through education, advocacy and #KingianNonviolence.
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Mark your calendars for #KingHoliday2024!
You do not want to miss the impactful #BelovedCommunityGlobalSummit taking place January 10th-11th, 2024.
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The #EmmettTill 68th Anniversary Commemoration Weekend is just 9 days away! We are excited to be joined by these special guests!
If you want to be apart of this historic and momentous occasion, please RSVP for Tickets.
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You do NOT want to miss this!
#Till68
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You are invited to join us
for an unforgettable experience. Come and be enlightened about the life and legacy of #EmmettTill.
Don't miss out on this historic opportunity to learn, connect with others and be an advocate for change!
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