INTRODUCTION: Get a glimpse of the kind of terror perpetrated against Black Americans by individuals in America filled with racism through the reading of the story of the brutal murder of Emmet Till, a young Black American teen. IN THIS CLASS: (1) You will read an article about the brutal murder of Emmett Till. (2) You will share your thoughts about what you learn. THIS CLASS IS FOR: (1) Those who have good reading and speaking skills. (2) Those who like learning through reading. (3) Those interested in Black American history and culture. MATERIALS NEEDED: Black American History & Culture Student Pack Class 1: (download from lesson page) • Emmett Till Article Vocabulary Sheet • Emmett Till Article • Black American History & Culture: Emmett Till Note-Taking Sheet PREPARATION: (1) Review the Emmett Till Article Vocabulary Sheet. (2) Decide the name you prefer the teacher and group members to call you during the session, and enter it as your Display Name on Zoom. ***OPTIONAL: May read article before class to familiarize yourself with it and highlight vocabulary and questions you may want to ask about in class. OTHER CLASSES/COURSES YOU MAY LIKE: Black American History & Culture: Juneteenth [B1-C2] Black American History & Culture: The Tragic Story of Emmett Till II [B2-C2] Coming to America: Going to College [B2-C2]

Discover the historically, cruel injustices of racism against Black Americans in America by reading the story of Emmett Till.