But it catches fire when it finally reveals its story, that of Emmett Louis Till, a young black man who was kidnapped, tortured and murdered for the crime of whistling at a white woman.

The Rev. Wheeler Parker shared untold stories about what happened after Till was found murdered.

Rev. Wheeler Parker, the cousin of Emmett Till, shared what he remembers about the night Till was murdered with 12 News.

It's a story that was a turning point in the Civil Rights movement – the tragic murder of Emmett Till. Faith leaders in our community want you to remember that story, and they will bring in one of ...