"Why is the Negro Lynched?" by Frederick Douglass is a gripping essay from the 1800s, where the author exposes the brutal reality of lynching against Black people in America. As a well-known voice for equality, Douglass uses his writing to fight against the lies and unfair treatment of Black individuals. He gets to the heart of why these terrible acts happen, pointing out that they're based on deep-seated racism and false stories, especially claims against Black men. Douglass breaks down the excuses used to defend lynching, showing their cruelty and the urgent need for society to change. He emphasizes the importance of seeing Black people as fully human with rights deserving protection, pushing for a future where racism is gone and true justice prevails.
Why is the Negro Lynched?
By Frederick Douglass
Discover a searing examination of racial injustice, where a powerful voice challenges the lies used to justify the unspeakable horrors inflicted upon a community.
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About the AuthorFrederick Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. He became the most important leader of the movement for African-American civil rights in the 19th century.
Frederick Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. He became the most important leader of the movement for African-American civil rights in the 19th century.
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