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A new artifact at the civil rights museum in Mississippi tells Emmett Till's story

70 years since the lynching of Emmett Till, the state of Mississippi is embracing Till's story as the federal government flinches from showcasing painful moments of America's racial history.

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NPR National Correspondent Debbie Elliott can be heard telling stories from her native South. She covers the latest news and politics, and is attuned to the region's rich culture and history.