• Just One Good Thing: Emmett Till Act Becomes Law

  • Jul 30 2024
  • Duración: 4 m
  • Podcast

Just One Good Thing: Emmett Till Act Becomes Law

  • Resumen

  • In this episode, we highlight the Emmett Till Anti Lynching Act, a significant bill making lynching a federal hate crime, signed into law in March 2022. Named after Emmett Till, the act addresses America's history of racial violence by providing stronger legal tools for prosecution. we discuss the century-long struggle to pass such legislation, primarily obstructed by Republicans, and emphasize the Democrats' role in its success.

    The episode encourages viewers to discuss the act with undecided voters and stresses the importance of voting in the upcoming election.

    Here's a link for fact-checking: https://tinyurl.com/Anti-Lynching-Act-OGT.

    Visit vote.org to make sure your voter registration is up-to-date.

    Let's do this!

    00:00 Introduction to the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act
    00:51 Historical Context and Significance
    01:31 Challenges and Political Landscape
    02:11 Engaging in Conversations About the Act
    03:26 How to Take Action
    03:48 Conclusion and Call to Action

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