To celebrate Women's History Month, let’s consider Mamie Till-Mobley's fight for justice for her son, Emmett Till, in the movie "Till." Share your thoughts and insights as we engage in a discussion after the film.
"Till is a profoundly emotional and cinematic film about the true story of Mamie Till Mobley's relentless pursuit of justice for her 14 year old son, Emmett Till, who, in 1955, was lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi. In Mamie's poignant journey of grief turned to action, we see the universal power of a mother's ability to change the world." ~United Artists Releasing
Rated: PG-13
Run time: 2h 10m (130 minutes)
About the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR)
MCCR represents the interest of the State to ensure equal opportunity for all through enforcement of:
Titles 20 of the State Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland
Title 19 of the State Procurement & Finance Article, Annotated Code of Maryland
Title 19 of the Health-General Article, Annotated Code of Maryland
MCCR investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, health services, leasing of commercial property, and the State’s commercial non-discrimination policy from members of protected classes that are covered under those laws.
MCCR is governed by a nine-member Commission appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Maryland Senate. Commission members are appointed to serve six-year terms. The Commission meets once a month to set policy and review programmatic initiatives.
The Commission is an independent agency that serves individuals, businesses, and communities throughout the State. Its mandate is to protect against discrimination based on race, color, religion or creed, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. In employment cases, discrimination based on genetic information is prohibited. In housing cases, discrimination based on familial status and source of income is also unlawful. In both employment and housing cases, discrimination based on military status is illegal.
In addition, the Commission assists employers in developing bias-free selection, hiring, retention, promotion and contracting procedures; increases equal housing opportunities to all groups in Maryland; ensures equal access to public accommodations and services; promotes knowledge and understanding of anti-discrimination laws; and helps to improve civil rights within the State.
About the Prince George's County Office of Human Rights
The Prince George’s County Office of Human Rights is committed to the pursuit of justice for those harmed by discriminatory behavior, predatory acts, and denial of services through thorough investigations; a cohesive response to human trafficking through its Human Trafficking Division; enforcement of language access to equal government services for all; and robust education and outreach to build community and to reduce incidents of hate, bias, and violence.
AGE GROUP: | Teen (13-18 yrs) | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Women's History | Speaker or Panel | Films | Discussions | Black Heritage |
TAGS: | Women's History | Black Heritage |
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