The Red Record

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Focusing on the brutal reality of racial violence in late-1800s America, this investigative report by Ida B. Wells presents a thorough examination of lynching statistics and the alleged causes behind these horrific acts. It highlights the systemic oppression faced by African Americans, particularly in the South, and serves as a powerful condemnation of the societal injustices of the time. Wells' work stands as a crucial historical document that sheds light on the urgent need for social reform and justice.