"Breaking the Silence: Ep 3: The Media's Dual Role in Racial Terror"

Welcome to the next episode in the "Breaking the Silence" series of the Beyond Prejudice with Morris Perspective Podcast, hosted by Connie Morris. In this enlightening episode, we delve into the chilling reality of public spectacle lynchings, exploring their role as community events that reinforced racial hierarchies.

The episode examines how these acts of racial violence were not only tolerated but also celebrated as public displays, sending a terrifying message to African American communities. By revisiting the haunting story of Jesse Washington, known as the Waco Horror, listeners will gain insight into how such events were orchestrated and the significant role the media played.

Discover the dual nature of media coverage, where local newspapers often glorified these lynchings, while the black press and progressive northern publications exposed their brutality and advocated for justice. This episode offers a critical perspective on the media's power to shape public perception and the eventual groundwork laid for the civil rights movement.

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