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"Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases" is a book written by Ida B. Wells-Barnett, an African American journalist, and civil rights activist. This gruesome history of lynching in the American South is documented in the book, along with its effects on the African American community. The legacy of slavery, the collapse of the rule of law in the South, and the emergence of white supremacist ideology are just a few of the cultural and socioeconomic issues that Wells-Barnett presents a detailed examination of. She also exposes the role of the media in continuing and justifying the violence, stating that newspapers and other publications frequently sensationalized the accounts of purported crimes perpetrated by black men, leading to demands for vigilante punishment. The book also highlights the courageous efforts of African American activists like Wells-Barnett herself, who risked their lives to speak out against lynching and demand justice for its victims. Wells-Barnett's work served to increase awareness of the atrocities of lynching and played a key part in the campaign for civil rights and racial justice in the United States. In conclusion, "Southern Horrors" is a strong and significant work that illuminates a troubling period in American history and the continuing fight for justice and equality in the country.
- Format: Pocket/Paperback
- ISBN: 9789357487825
- Språk: Engelska
- Antal sidor: 32
- Utgivningsdatum: 2023-04-01
- Förlag: Double 9 Books