Patrick Weems, Author at Mississippi Free Press

Bronze statue of Emmett Till against a blue sky

Opinion | Restorative Justice Is Vital: The Ever-Revealing Truths of Emmett Till’s Story

by Ronald K. L. Collins and Patrick Weems September 26, 2024February 16, 2026

Ronald KL Collins and Patrick Weems argue that the popularized article written for Look magazine falsely shaped the narrative of Emmett Till’s murder.

Black and white photo of Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till

It’s Been 66 Years: Mississippi, U.S. Should Honor Emmett Till With A National Park

by Willie Williams and Patrick Weems August 26, 2021September 26, 2024