Letter: The Long-Delayed Pursuit of Justice
A reader sees the reopening of the Emmett Till case as an opportunity for further racial reconciliation.
Reopening the Emmett Till Case Is a Cynical Play
In a recent article, Vann R. Newkirk II argued that it’s unclear what could possibly come of the Justice Department investigation into the country’s most infamous lynching case.
The reopening of the Emmett Till case was announced on Thursday, July 12. While the case has in fact been open for quite some time, the public announcement offers the opportunity to reflect on basic questions about the relationships among truth, justice, and reconciliation. The only potential accomplice to the murder still living is Carolyn Donham, 84, now of Raleigh, North Carolina. Vann R. Newkirk II for that “it’s doubtful any of
