‘Mercy On Her Soul’: Emmett Till Family, Allies Respond to Carolyn Bryant Donham’s Death

Carolyn Bryant Donham’s legacy is “one of dishonesty and injustice” that “verifies that Mississippi coddles and protects white supremacy,” a lawyer for Emmett Till’s cousin Priscilla Sterling said in a statement after news of her death broke on Thursday.
White Power Movements In U.S. History Have Often Relied On Veterans

“Veterans have tactical training, munitions expertise and weapons training that the white power movement wants because it is trying to wage war on the American government,” Kathleen Belew said. “In fact, this movement has directed recruitment specifically aimed at veterans and active-duty troops.”