Mamie Till-Mobley was an American educator and civil rights activist, best known as the mother of Emmett Till. Born on November 23, 1921, in Chicago, Illinois, she played a significant role in raising awareness about racial injustice in the United States. After the tragic murder of her son in 1955, she became a prominent figure in the civil rights movement. Following Emmett's death, Mamie made the courageous decision to have an open-casket funeral, allowing the world to see the brutality of racism. Her actions helped galvanize public opinion and contributed to the growing momentum for civil rights reforms, making her a pivotal figure in American history.