Mob Rule in New Orleans Robert Charles and His Fight to Death, the Story of His Life, Burning Human Beings Alive, Other Lynching Statistics
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Authors:
- Wells-Barnett, Ida B.
1862 - 1931
About this book
In the turbulent aftermath of the Reconstruction era, racial tensions in the South reached a boiling point, exemplified by the harrowing lynching of Robert Charles. "Mob Rule in New Orleans: Robert Charles and His Fight to Death, the Story of His Life, Burning Human Beings Alive, Other Lynching Statistics" by Ida B. Wells-Barnett offers a piercing examination of mob violence and its devastating impact on Black communities. This essential document confronts the chilling reality of lynching statistics and the societal complicity in these acts, emphasizing the urgent need for justice and accountability. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this work serves as a crucial reminder of the fight against racial terror and the quest for dignity and rights in America.
