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Our Town

A Heartland Lynching, a Haunted Town, and the Hidden History of White America

Authors

Cynthia Carr

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528 pages
19 hours of reading

Autobiography and Memoirs
Biographies and Thoughts
History
Non-Fiction
True crime

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Focusing on a tragic lynching in 1930, this work delves into the enduring impact of racial violence in Marion, Indiana. It examines the complexities of race relations and the collective memory of a community grappling with a painful past. Through thorough journalism, Cynthia Carr addresses themes of loyalty and the struggle to confront historical injustices, highlighting how this specific event resonates beyond its local context, reflecting broader societal issues in America.