Why is the Negro Lynched? by Frederick Douglass
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| Author | Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895 |
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| LoC No. | 12011531 |
| Title | Why is the Negro Lynched? |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Why is the Negro Lynched?" by Frederick Douglass is a powerful historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a passionate appeal for justice and an indictment of the systemic racism that led to widespread lynching of Black individuals in America. Douglass, a prominent African American social reformer and abolitionist, utilizes his eloquence and authority to challenge prevailing attitudes and dispel false narratives about the character of Black men. In this essay, Douglass addresses the social and political climate surrounding lynching in the United States, arguing against the rationale often given for these barbaric acts. He posits that the accusations made against Black individuals, particularly those alleging assaults on white women, are rooted in racial prejudice and sensationalism rather than fact. Douglass systematically dismantles the claims used to justify lynching, asserts the humanity of Black individuals, and highlights the moral responsibility of society to confront and rectify its injustices. Ultimately, he calls for the recognition of the dignity and rights of African Americans, asserting that true justice can only be achieved through the elimination of racist ideologies and practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | Lynching |
| Subject | African Americans -- Crimes against |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59116 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 156 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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