The Lynching of African Americans

Lynching of African Americans was a brutal form of racial violence primarily in the United States, especially from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. It involved illegal acts of mob violence, often including hanging or burning, meant to terrorize Black communities and enforce racial segregation and inequality. These acts were rarely prosecuted and served as tools of racial control, perpetuating fear, injustice, and oppression. Lynching is recognized today as a tragic chapter in American history that highlights the deep-rooted racism and social injustices faced by African Americans.