Beyond Prejudice: Ep 5: From Terror to Justice: The Long Road of Combatting Racial Violence

In Episode 5 of our Breaking the Silence series on Beyond Prejudice, hosted by Connie Morris, we dive into the decline of lynching as a public practice in America. Despite its reduction over time, the impact of this racial terror still influences our cultural, societal, and legal systems.

We explore the Great Migration's role in altering Southern demographics, the relentless advocacy efforts by organizations like the NAACP, and the monumental legal shifts brought by the civil rights movement. We recount harrowing stories such as the last mass lynching in Monroe, Georgia, and landmark legal responses to racial violence like the Michael Donald case.

This episode illuminates the enduring legacy of lynching, emphasizing its profound psychological impact on Black communities and highlighting the modern echoes of racial violence within today’s justice system. Join us in breaking the silence and confronting these truths to foster discussions on racial justice and equality.

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