New Petition Reveals Angry Protest Against Emmett Till-Inspired Opera ‘From The Perspective Of A White Woman’

“If we are going to tell the story of Emmett Till, it should only be from a Black perspective, a Black writer, and permission and approval from Till’s family,” she continued. “John Jay College brands itself as a ‘social justice school’ and its community as ‘fierce advocates for justice.’ Its decision to welcome or cancel this play will determine how true that is.” Coss previously explained her stance on the subject, noting the story had personal significance for her as she was attending Louisiana State University at the time and was haunted by Till’s murder. Coss’ opera is based on… Read Full Article