Till Justice is Served | Emmett Till Cold Case Investigation & Prosecution Program

Some stories must be told. Some truths must be preserved. And some cases demand that we never stop asking questions. The legacy of Emmett Till continues to remind us of the importance of truth, accountability, and the pursuit of justice. The Emmett Till Cold Case Investigation and Prosecution Program supports law enforcement and prosecutors in investigating unresolved historical civil rights murders, strengthening interagency collaboration, and pursuing justice and support for affected families and communities. Through a collaborative effort with Birmingham’s Jefferson County and the City of Tulsa, this short film highlights the significance of historical cold case investigations and the ongoing responsibility to examine the past with renewed purpose. This is more than a short film. It is an opportunity to reflect on the impact of racial violence, the importance of investigative integrity, and the role communities and justice system partners play in preserving history and pursuing accountability. History deserves the truth. Every story deserves to be remembered. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘁𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). Launched in 2020, it funds state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies and prosecutors working to investigate and prosecute unsolved murders involving civil rights violations that occurred on or before December 31, 1979. 🔗 LEARN MORE: https://ncjtc.fvtc.edu/programs/PR015...