Hello Michlib-I, We recently hosted the following program: The Legacy and Memory of Emmett Till: A Story of Geography, History, and Racism The story of Emmett Till was silenced for over 50 years after his brutal murder on August 28, 1955. Since 2005, new information has been discovered about what really took place after Emmett made the famous whistle to Caroline Bryant after purchasing candy at Bryant’s Grocery in Money, Mississippi. Presenter Jim Herm will share his research into the post-Civil War South, the legacy of Emmett Till, and the start of the Civil Rights movement. Jim Herm is a resident of Otsego, Michigan and a retired Portage Public School history teacher and counselor. He has visited many of the recently opened historical sites that will be discussed in his presentation, which is intended for listeners 15 and up. Jim Herm was knowledgeable, passionate, enthusiastic, and thoughtful during the presentation. He answered all of the audience's questions and was very grateful to be given the opportunity to do the presentation. Jim was great to work with as well. He can be contacted at: jimherm@hotmail.com Cheers, Mick Howey, MLIS Adult Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4649 https://www.baldwinlib.org/ Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/72296780?utm_medium=reading_link&utm_source=email_signature> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/72296780?utm_medium=cover&utm_source=email_signature> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_link&utm_source=email_signature>