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Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ

Chicago church where Mamie Till-Mobley held the open-casket funeral for her son Emmett Till in 1955.

Church / House of worshipSubmitted by @blackwiki
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The decision to leave the casket open changed American politics. The church is a National Historic Landmark.

Location

4021 S State St, Chicago, IL, USA

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