Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases by Ida B. Wells-Barnett
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"Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases" by Ida B. Wells-Barnett is a historical account written in the early 1890s, specifically addressing the pervasive issue of lynching in the American South. The book serves as a powerful exposé of the brutal realities faced by African Americans, particularly the false accusations that often led to mob violence and lynching. It seeks to confront and dismantle the pervasive racist narratives that justified such
violent acts under the guise of protecting the honor of white women. In this pamphlet, Wells-Barnett shares detailed accounts of lynching incidents and highlights the systemic racism and social injustices that fueled such violence. She argues compellingly that the accusations against Black men, particularly regarding the supposed rape of white women, were often unfounded and that these lynchings were predominantly driven by racial hatred and a desire to maintain white supremacy. Through a mix of personal anecdotes, statistical data, and testimonies, the author illustrates that the true victims of this societal atrocity were disproportionately African Americans, who were denied justice and subjected to brutal, oftentimes public executions. Ultimately, Wells-Barnett calls for a national awakening to these injustices, urging society to recognize the humanity of the African American community and to demand accountability for acts of racial violence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wells-Barnett, Ida B., 1862-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Lynching |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14975 |
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3292 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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