The Weaponization of White Womanhood Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email A Mississippi Freedom Trail marker recaps the story of Emmett Till, a 14-year old African American male, who was killed for allegedly sexually harassing white woman Carolyn Bryant in 1955. ( Rogelio V. Solis / AP Photo ) Produced by Leah Feder Hosted by Brooke Gladstone Produced by WNYC Studios