Lynch Law in Georgia
The pamphlet documents the lynching of African Americans in Georgia from 1882 to 1899, with a focus on the racial and economic tensions that led to these violent acts. It argues that lynching was a tool used by white supremacists to maintain control over black communities and suppress their rights. The author presents statistics and personal accounts to illustrate the brutality of lynching and its devastating impact on families and communities.
By Ida B. Wells-Barnett · First published 1892 · Genre: Non-fiction, Historical, Social Commentary · 4 chapters · 8,403 words
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In dealing with all vexed questions, the chief aim of every honest inquirer should be to ascertain the facts. No good purpose is subserved either by concealment on the one hand or exaggeration on the other. "The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth," is the only sure foundation for just judgment.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Ida B. Wells-Barnett
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Non-fiction, Historical, Social Commentary, Political, Journalism
- Length: 8,403 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 179 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Non-fiction — The work is a factual account and analysis of lynching incidents in Georgia, aiming to present the truth and raise awareness about racial violence.
- Historical — The text provides a detailed historical account of specific events and societal conditions in Georgia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Social Commentary — The work critiques societal norms and racial injustices, highlighting the systemic issues and public complicity in racial violence.
- Political — The text addresses political issues related to justice, law enforcement, and the role of media in perpetuating racial violence.
Tags
Racism · Violence · Lynching · Mobs · Justice System · Injustice · Slavery Legacy · Jim Crow Laws · African American History · Civil Rights · Social Justice · Activism
Contents
- Nine Men Lynched on Suspicion
- Tortured and Burned Alive
- Elijah Strickland, a Colored Preacher, Lynched
- Report of Detective Louis P. Le Vin