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The Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center's Mission
Our Mission
The Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center (ETHIC) is dedicated to preserving, educating, and inspiring through the truth of our shared history. Rooted in the legacy of Emmett Till and the enduring struggle for justice, ETHIC exists to honor the past, empower the present, and shape a more just and compassionate future. Through historical preservation, community engagement, and educational outreach, we provide a space where remembrance becomes responsibility — fostering understanding, healing, and unity across generations.
ETHIC's Board of Directors
Sharon L. Hill, Ph.D., Executive Director, ETHIC
Sharon L. Hill, Ph.D., Executive Director, ETHIC
Sharon L. Hill, Ph.D., Executive Director, ETHIC
Dr. Sharon L. Hill , a native of Glendora, Mississippi, is the Executive Director of the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center (ETHIC), Academic Director for the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, and owner of DrSLHill Consulting, LLC. As a retired professor with Georgia State University’s Andrew Young School of Poli
Dr. Sharon L. Hill , a native of Glendora, Mississippi, is the Executive Director of the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center (ETHIC), Academic Director for the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, and owner of DrSLHill Consulting, LLC. As a retired professor with Georgia State University’s Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, she continues to teach online courses in Public Management and Policy. Dr. Hill has dedicated her career to developing leaders and strengthening public institutions.
Dr. Hill’s leadership experience spans academia, government, and international development. She previously served as Director of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, overseeing 7,000 staff and critical programs including child welfare, Medicaid, TANF, and SNAP. She also directed Planning, Research, and Evaluation at the Georgia Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget, where she advanced statewide policy and program evaluation. Internationally, she has led leadership and data analytics workshops across Africa as a U.S. Department of State Speaker, earning the American Impact Award from IREX for her contributions to global leadership development.
She has taught at Georgia State University, the University of Tennessee–Chattanooga, and Clark Atlanta University, combining her expertise in program evaluation, data analysis, and organizational leadership with a commitment to mentoring future leaders.
Dr. Hill holds a Ph.D.. in Urban and Public Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington, along with graduate degrees in Public Administration, Guidance and Counseling, and a B.A. in Psychology.
Mayor Johnny B. Thomas, Honorary Board Member
Sharon L. Hill, Ph.D., Executive Director, ETHIC
Sharon L. Hill, Ph.D., Executive Director, ETHIC
Johnny B. Thomas, a native of Glendora, Mississippi, grew up on a plantation in the Mississippi Delta where his parents were sharecroppers. After leaving the plantation, his first job was running a local juke joint. After this harrowing experience, he shifted his focus towards entrepreneurship, owning and operating a series of businesses
Johnny B. Thomas, a native of Glendora, Mississippi, grew up on a plantation in the Mississippi Delta where his parents were sharecroppers. After leaving the plantation, his first job was running a local juke joint. After this harrowing experience, he shifted his focus towards entrepreneurship, owning and operating a series of businesses, and political activism.
During the 1960s and 1970s, he became an active part of the civil rights movement in Glendora and Tallahatchie County. His public service career includes Constable, Alderman, and County Supervisor before being elected Mayor of Glendora in 1982.
For the past 35 years, he has led his town through many trials and tribulations, before finally fulfilling his dream of opening the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center in honor of Emmett Till, who was murdered just a short distance from where he lives. His entire life has been devoted to combating racial discrimination and injustice and improving the quality of life of the people of Glendora.
Everette Penn, Ph.D., Board Chair
Sharon L. Hill, Ph.D., Executive Director, ETHIC
Everette Penn, Ph.D., Board Chair
Dr. Everette B. Penn is the Director of the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View A&M University. In this role he leads the statewide effort to transform research into practice to reduce juvenile delinquency and best train and prepare those who parent, teach, lead and mentor youth. He is the author of over 75 publicatio
Dr. Everette B. Penn is the Director of the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center at Prairie View A&M University. In this role he leads the statewide effort to transform research into practice to reduce juvenile delinquency and best train and prepare those who parent, teach, lead and mentor youth. He is the author of over 75 publications, the recipient of over 50 awards (including Distinguished Alumni from Rutgers University where he earned his BA in Political Science and Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he earned his Ph.D.. In Criminology). A former enlisted Army solider, he rose to the rank of Captain and volunteered to serve during Desert Storm. He has garnered over $8 million in funding, and has completed leadership courses at Case Western University, Rice University and Harvard University. He has taught thousands of students and regularly appears on crime investigation programs.
Dr. Penn is often called an Academic Practitioner as he applies theory to practice. He co-founded and served as the Executive Director of the award-winning Teen And Police Service (TAPS) Academy, which has served thousands of youth and police internationally since 2011. From 2022-2024 he was appointed as the first Embedded Criminologist to the City of Houston applying research to practice to lower violent crime 12%. This year he co-founded and serves as the Executive Director of the HBCU Criminal Justice Collective which unifies HBCU criminal justice programs to advance students, faculty and communities. His wife, Tracy is an international oil and gas attorney. They live in Houston, Texas and have one son who is at the U.S. Naval Academy.
Debbie Johnson, Board Vice Chair
Bernard Muhammad, Board Treasurer
Debbie Johnson, Board Vice Chair
Debbie Johnson is a proud resident of Glendora, Mississippi, and a dedicated community leader with a deep passion for helping others build better lives. For more than a decade, she has served with Partners in Development (PID), where she currently works as a supervisor. PID empowers individuals living in extreme poverty through its Whole
Debbie Johnson is a proud resident of Glendora, Mississippi, and a dedicated community leader with a deep passion for helping others build better lives. For more than a decade, she has served with Partners in Development (PID), where she currently works as a supervisor. PID empowers individuals living in extreme poverty through its Whole Life Transformation model—providing tools, education, and opportunities for lasting change in communities across Haiti, Guatemala, Peru, and the Mississippi Delta.
In her role, Debbie has been instrumental in advancing programs that promote education, equity, and wellness. She has helped expand educational opportunities for both children and adults, supported driver’s license training and homeownership initiatives, and strengthened care programs for the elderly. Since the launch of PID’s housing and financial literacy programs in 2015, Debbie has played a key role in helping families achieve home ownership and improve their financial stability.
Deeply committed to the people of Glendora and the surrounding Delta communities, Debbie approaches every project with compassion, integrity, and a belief in the power of collective progress. Her dedication to service and community uplift makes her an invaluable member of the museum’s Board of Directors. a short description.
Jennifer French, Board Secretary
Bernard Muhammad, Board Treasurer
Debbie Johnson, Board Vice Chair
Jennifer French is a public relations executive with an extensive career in the areas of higher education, policy, economic development, k-12 education and development and nonprofit services. She’s also a freelance writer with a focus on small business development and policy in several areas.
Recently retired after nearly two decades lead
Jennifer French is a public relations executive with an extensive career in the areas of higher education, policy, economic development, k-12 education and development and nonprofit services. She’s also a freelance writer with a focus on small business development and policy in several areas.
Recently retired after nearly two decades leading the public relations and marketing of Georgia State University’s Andrew Young School of Policy Studies , she helped faculty and staff promote the college as it rose from its founding to rank 16th among the nation’s best graduate schools in public affairs by U.S. News & World Report (2025), marking its fifth consecutive year among the nation’s top 20 colleges.
French began her career at the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay. She contributed to the success of organizations that made considerable impacts during key periods of the redevelopment and growth of downtown and metropolitan Atlanta, through her research work at Central Atlanta Progress and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
She continues to volunteer with nonprofits that make an impact in areas that are close to her heart, particularly those working to improve policy and services surrounding faith and social justice, the environment and small business development. French holds a B.A. in Communications from Auburn University.
Bernard Muhammad, Board Treasurer
Bernard Muhammad, Board Treasurer
Bernard Muhammad, Board Treasurer
Bernard Muhammad is a devoted husband, father of four, and accomplished professional with over 35 years of experience in accounting and finance. A successful entrepreneur for more than three decades, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to be a trailblazer—pursuing ambitious goals while guiding and supporting others along the way
Bernard Muhammad is a devoted husband, father of four, and accomplished professional with over 35 years of experience in accounting and finance. A successful entrepreneur for more than three decades, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to be a trailblazer—pursuing ambitious goals while guiding and supporting others along the way.
Since 1997, Bernard has played a key role in establishing and supporting multiple scholarship foundations that have awarded thousands of dollars to college-bound high school students. His commitment to service extends further, as he actively serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations. Recognized for his leadership and impact, Bernard has received numerous honors, including Omega Man of the Year, Family Trailblazers, and Outstanding Young Men in America.
Known for his passion for helping those in need, Bernard brings exceptional skills in organization, planning, and execution, leaving behind a proven track record of success, service, and dedication.
Glenda Baker, LMSW, MSW
Glenda Baker, LMSW, MSW
Glenda Baker, LMSW, MSW
Glenda McMillan Baker is Vice President for the Federal and National Sectors and Partnership Development of Public Knowledge®. From 2014-2024, she served as the Regional Vice President for the southern region. Glenda has over 35 years of public sector child welfare leadership experience in public sector child welfare leadership across v
Glenda McMillan Baker is Vice President for the Federal and National Sectors and Partnership Development of Public Knowledge®. From 2014-2024, she served as the Regional Vice President for the southern region. Glenda has over 35 years of public sector child welfare leadership experience in public sector child welfare leadership across various program areas, including the state of Texas, managing a statewide staff of 9,300 in 251 locations and experience in various program areas; eligibility services, child protection, family preservation, foster care, and adoption.
Before joining Public Knowledge®, Glenda served as the Associate Commissioner of Eligibility Operations for Texas, managing 9,300 statewide staff in 251 locations, providing leadership to economic support services.
Glenda’s past work experiences have concentrated on child welfare, social services functions, voluntary prevention programs, frontline worker, supervision, programs, mentoring, mid-level management, senior administration, and organizational change management. Glenda has served as a management consultant in assessment, change, development, technical assistance, mentoring, staff development, and direct child welfare delivery.
Glenda holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from The University of Georgia and has completed significant coursework towards a Ph.D.. in Social Work.
Michelle Barclay, J.D.
Glenda Baker, LMSW, MSW
Glenda Baker, LMSW, MSW
Michelle Barclay, Esq staffed the Supreme Court of Georgia’s Committee on Justice for Children’s for many years starting in 1996. She retired in 2025 as the Director of the Communications, Children, Families and the Courts Division for the Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts. Before becoming a lawyer, she was a nurse, sp
Michelle Barclay, Esq staffed the Supreme Court of Georgia’s Committee on Justice for Children’s for many years starting in 1996. She retired in 2025 as the Director of the Communications, Children, Families and the Courts Division for the Judicial Council/Administrative Office of the Courts. Before becoming a lawyer, she was a nurse, specializing in ICU and trauma care at both Grady and Emory Hospitals.
Her degrees include a Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Emory University, and a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies from Georgia State University. She is also co-founder along with her husband Andrew Barclay of the Barton Child Law and Policy Center at Emory University School of Law. The Barton Center is partially funded by a donor-advised fund with the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta which is named in honor of Andy Barclay’s maternal grandparents, Lewis and Sarah Barton.
Jerome Maultsby, Ph.D.
Reverend Dr. Jerome Oluwole Maultsby, affectionately known as “Dr. Jerome”, did his undergrad studies at Seattle University, majoring in sociology and psychology. He earned both his Doctor of Transpersonal Psychology and Master of Divinity from the Theological Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. He’s served as President of the Board of
Reverend Dr. Jerome Oluwole Maultsby, affectionately known as “Dr. Jerome”, did his undergrad studies at Seattle University, majoring in sociology and psychology. He earned both his Doctor of Transpersonal Psychology and Master of Divinity from the Theological Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. He’s served as President of the Board of Directors and professor on the curriculum development committee at that Theological Institute. Currently has a private practice Ignite the Power Within (IPW) in Decatur Georgia, he’s the CO- Founder, Dean, and facilitator for the Transcendent Life Coaching Institute and The Theological Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. His professional focus encompasses individual and group counseling, Anger Management, Life Coaching, and recovery treatment for substance abuse and is Georgia State Certified facilitator (13 yrs.) in Domestic Violence.
He’s currently a 17-year Board member at STAND, Inc., a leading organization which addresses the healing of post-incarcerated individuals with substance abuse and mental health disorders. He facilitates domestic and family violence for male perpetrators at STAND Inc for the past 13 years. He is a former member of the DeKalb Regional Youth Detention Center board.
Dr. Maultsby is proud to be serving as the head of the male division and adjunct professor for the University for Parents facilitating the “A New Way Forward” curriculum, a National CARES Mentoring Movement initiative, founded by Susan L. Taylor. He’s also a Dean at Hillside University and co-facilitator for the Men of Hillside International Truth Center.
Johnathan Hill, Ph.D.
Dr. Johnathan Hill is a native of Glendora, Mississippi, and brings both personal connection and professional expertise to his role on the Board of Directors of the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center (ETHIC). Growing up in Glendora, Dr. Hill has long been shaped by the history, memory, and resilience of the community. His ties to ETHIC
Dr. Johnathan Hill is a native of Glendora, Mississippi, and brings both personal connection and professional expertise to his role on the Board of Directors of the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center (ETHIC). Growing up in Glendora, Dr. Hill has long been shaped by the history, memory, and resilience of the community. His ties to ETHIC are longstanding—he previously served as a docent and office manager, greeting visitors from across the country and helping guide the day-to-day operations of the museum. Those early experiences deepened his commitment to preserving the legacy of Emmett Till and to supporting ETHIC as a space of history, learning, and healing. A lifelong educator, Dr. Hill taught mathematics in the West Tallahatchie School District, where he worked closely with students and families whose lives are deeply connected to the legacy of the Mississippi Delta. His teaching, mentorship, and community engagement are guided by a belief in the transformative power of education to sustain and uplift rural communities. In addition to his classroom experience, Dr. Hill’s research and service broadly focus on Black rural life, memory, and education, with an emphasis on lifting up community voices and practices that too often go unseen in mainstream narratives. Dr. Hill earned his Ph.D.. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education from Michigan State University, where his work centered on the intersections of Black life, place, and education. He also holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Mississippi and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Jackson State University. These academic experiences, combined with his personal and professional roots in the Delta, continue to shape his commitment to community, education, and the preservation of history.
Doris Miller
Doris Miller
Doris Haynes Miller, a distinguished native of Clarksdale, Mississippi, exemplifies academic and professional excellence. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business marketing from Jackson State University and later attained a master’s degree in public service from the University of Arkansas’ Clinton School of Public Service in Little Roc
Doris Haynes Miller, a distinguished native of Clarksdale, Mississippi, exemplifies academic and professional excellence. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business marketing from Jackson State University and later attained a master’s degree in public service from the University of Arkansas’ Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock, Arkansas. With over a decade of impactful contributions in community development, youth engagement, political advocacy, and agricultural innovation, Doris is recognized as a visionary leader and dedicated public servant. Her commitment to advancing the Mississippi Delta is reflected in her unwavering passion for educating young people about the critical importance of healthy lifestyles, informed decision-making, and civic engagement through voting for qualified leaders and running for public office. As the founder and CEO of Dreams, Hope, and Miracles, Inc., Doris cultivates leadership and communication skills in students by organizing oratorical contests designed to prepare them for public speaking and professional success. She also serves as the 4-H and Community Resource Development Educator for Alcorn State University’s Extension Program, where she supports the residents of Bolivar, Coahoma, and Tunica Counties. Additionally, Doris serves as a Community Liaison for A Partnership for a Healthier America and Rootswell’s Delta Collaborative, focusing on promoting food and health equity in underserved communities. She also serves as a consultant for Tufts University and the Delta Greens Food Policy Council.
Doris’s dedication to public service extends to her trailblazing role in politics. In 2005, she became the first woman to run for Mayor of Clarksdale, breaking barriers and inspiring future leaders. She currently serves as the chairperson of the Party Development and Organization Committee within the Mississippi Democratic Executive Committee and contributes to an ad hoc committee tasked with revising the state’s Democratic Party Constitution. Her leadership further extends to her role as Treasurer for both the Democratic Party in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District and the Coahoma County Democratic Executive Committee. She planned, organized, and coordinated two successful Legislative Town Hall Forums in Bolivar and Tunica counties, respectively. Doris became a member of the Delta Sports Officials in 2012 and continues to serve with pride as a referee for volleyball, basketball, and football. She also became the first Black President of the Clarksdale Exchange Club which focuses on Americanism, community service, youth programs, and child abuse prevention.
Paul Ortiz, Ph.D.
Vickie Roberts-Ratliff
Vickie Roberts-Ratliff
Paul Ortiz is Professor of Labor History at Cornell University and an affiliate faculty member of Cornell's Latino Studies Program. He joined Cornell in 2024 after serving as director of the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program and professor of history at the University of Florida. After receiving his doctorate in history at Duke Univers
Paul Ortiz is Professor of Labor History at Cornell University and an affiliate faculty member of Cornell's Latino Studies Program. He joined Cornell in 2024 after serving as director of the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program and professor of history at the University of Florida. After receiving his doctorate in history at Duke University in 2000, Ortiz taught in the Department of Community Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz between 2001-2008. He is the author or co-author of several books including, Emancipation Betrayed: The Hidden History of Black Organizing and White Violence in Florida from Reconstruction to the Bloody Election of 1920 (University of California Press). Ortiz’s An African American and Latinx History of the United States, was identified by Fortune Magazine in 2020 as one of the “10 books on American history that actually reflect the United States.”
A third-generation U.S. military veteran, Paul is a PEN-award winning writer. He was a historical consultant and featured narrator for John Leguizamo’s American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos docuseries that aired on PBS during Hispanic Heritage Month in 2024. Paul was also a consultant and narrator for Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s The Black Church: This is Our Story. This Is Our Song, which premiered on PBS in 2021. Ortiz wrote the epilogue for the 4th edition of Who Built America? Working People and the Nation's History. He is currently writing A Social Movement History of the United States for Beacon Press. Dr. Ortiz was Brooklyn College’s 2023-2024 Robert L. Hess Humanities Scholar-in-Residence. He was the National Archives and Records Administration Distinguished Scholar in Latinx History in 2022-2023.
Vickie Roberts-Ratliff
Vickie Roberts-Ratliff
Vickie Roberts-Ratliff
Vickie Roberts-Ratliff is the Managing Partner of Shelton Roberts Properties, LLC. The company specializes in real estate, timber, and agritourism. She consults in the area of heirs’ property, timber and land management plans. Vickie authored, “PROBATEROBERTS’ Rules for Land Retention: Using Your Land to Create Generational Wealth”, deal
Vickie Roberts-Ratliff is the Managing Partner of Shelton Roberts Properties, LLC. The company specializes in real estate, timber, and agritourism. She consults in the area of heirs’ property, timber and land management plans. Vickie authored, “PROBATEROBERTS’ Rules for Land Retention: Using Your Land to Create Generational Wealth”, dealing with ownership issues from a landowner’s perspective.
As a founding member of the Land Literacy and Legacy nonprofit organization, she spearheaded the installation of a Mississippi State Historical Marker commemorating the beatings of Fannie Lou Hamer and other voting rights activists on June 9, 1963. The marker was unveiled at an official ceremony where the jail once stood on the corner of Oak Drive and Sterling Avenue in Winona. The event was attended by hundreds including Hamer’s last living child, Jacqueline Hamer Flakes and Euvester Simpson, who at the age of 16, shared a jail cell with Hamer following their arrest in 1963. In 2024, a Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker was unveiled with our Bridging Winona Project.
She was chosen to par9cipate in the Leadership Mississippi Class of 2025.
Mark Swiggum
Vickie Roberts-Ratliff
Mark Swiggum
Mark Swiggum devoted 32 years to education as a teacher and administrator in the Eden Prairie Public School System, where he also served as lead negotiator for the teachers’ union for three decades, representing more than 700 educators.
Since retiring in 2010, Mark and his wife, Leslie, have led 41 Civil Rights educational tours, guiding
Mark Swiggum devoted 32 years to education as a teacher and administrator in the Eden Prairie Public School System, where he also served as lead negotiator for the teachers’ union for three decades, representing more than 700 educators.
Since retiring in 2010, Mark and his wife, Leslie, have led 41 Civil Rights educational tours, guiding over 500 participants through historic sites across Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. His passion for sharing civil rights history and helping others experience its legacy firsthand has made a lasting impact on others. Mark is deeply familiar with the ETHIC Museum and the community of Glendora, having brought numerous groups to visit over the years. His longstanding engagement with the museum and commitment to its mission make him a strong addition to the Board of Directors.
He holds degrees from St. Olaf College (B.A.), the University of Minnesota (B.S.), Mankato State University (M.A. in Special Education), and Luther Theological Seminary (M.A. in Theology). Mark and Leslie have been married for 50 years and are the proud parents of two daughters and grandparents of five.
Debi Wheeler-Thomas, PT, DPT
Dr. Debi Wheeler Thomas is a highly experienced rehabilitation professional and educator with over two decades of expertise in physical therapy, healthcare administration, and academic instruction. She holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Alabama State University, a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Florida A&M University,
Dr. Debi Wheeler Thomas is a highly experienced rehabilitation professional and educator with over two decades of expertise in physical therapy, healthcare administration, and academic instruction. She holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Alabama State University, a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Florida A&M University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Science from the University of Mississippi. Her career reflects a strong commitment to patient care, program development, and advancing the field of rehabilitation through both clinical and educational leadership.
Throughout her career, Dr. Thomas has held diverse roles spanning hospital-based care, industrial rehabilitation, hospice administration, and higher education. She currently serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Physical Therapy Department at William Carey University, where she teaches courses on physical agents and modalities in rehabilitation. In addition to her academic contributions, she has worked as a Senior Staff Therapist at Monroe Regional Hospital and has previously served as a Utilization Review Coordinator, Industrial Physical Therapist, and Regional Manager, providing a breadth of expertise in both clinical and administrative settings.
Beyond her professional practice, Dr. Thomas is dedicated to lifelong learning, professional service, and community engagement. She has completed extensive continuing education in orthopedic reasoning, ethics, and specialized rehabilitation approaches, ensuring her practice remains evidence-based and patient-centered. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Mississippi Physical Therapy Association, as well as a volunteer for the American Red Cross. Her leadership experience, including participation in the Jim Ingram Community Leadership Institute, reflects her passion for mentoring, service, and contributing to the growth of both her profession and her community.
Our lovely staff Members
Desiree Simmons-Museum Curator
Ashley Haywood-Wise -Project Coordinator and Social Media/Website Manager
Ashley Haywood-Wise -Project Coordinator and Social Media/Website Manager
Desiree Simmons is dedicated to preserving history and sharing powerful stories with the community. Oversees exhibits, guides educational programs, and ensures every visitor has a meaningful, thoughtful experience with our museum’s mission. My focus is to share history in a way that inspires understanding, reflection, and connection within our community.
Ashley Haywood-Wise -Project Coordinator and Social Media/Website Manager
Ashley Haywood-Wise -Project Coordinator and Social Media/Website Manager
Ashley Haywood-Wise -Project Coordinator and Social Media/Website Manager
Ashley Haywood-Wise is a senior psychology student at the University of Phoenix and a dedicated nonprofit professional where she strives to preserve history, support truth-telling, and promote community healing. With a strong passion for mental health advocacy, she aims to use her education to help individuals facing psychological challenges and expand access to compassionate community care.
Diamond Hoskins - Administrative Assistant
Ashley Haywood-Wise -Project Coordinator and Social Media/Website Manager
Diamond Hoskins - Administrative Assistant
Diamond Hoskins serves as the Administrative Assistant at the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Museum, supporting leadership, managing daily operations, and helping advance the museum’s civil rights education mission. Known for her professionalism and strong administrative background, she excels in communications, project coordination, and
Diamond Hoskins serves as the Administrative Assistant at the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Museum, supporting leadership, managing daily operations, and helping advance the museum’s civil rights education mission. Known for her professionalism and strong administrative background, she excels in communications, project coordination, and partnership support. Her passion for cultural preservation and social justice drives her commitment to uplifting historical truth and empowering future generations.
The River Site Sign at The Tallahatchie River
The River Site sign in this photo was the second sign that has been destroyed by vandalism. The sign has been replaced multiple times due to being shot. Since then the sign has been replaced again and it has a new design that is bulletproof.
The Black Bayou Bridge
The Black Bayou Bridge is the infamous bridge where Emmett Till's body was disposed of located in Glendora, MS. This bridge once connected the town of Glendora to every plantation north, south, east, and west of Glendora, MS and was considered the Las Vegas for the plantations surrounding the town because it's purpose at that time was to connect sharecroppers to Glendora, MS so that they could go and relieve themselves of their harsh living conditions by venting their frustrations. The bridge has been designated as a historic structure but lacks the designation civilly due to being the bridge where Emmett's body was dumped from into the Black Bayou.
The Mouth of The Black Bayou
Just beyond these branches located in the mouth of the Black Bayou is where 14-year old Emmett Till's body was found and removed from the infamous Black Bayou, just three days after his abduction.