46 pages 1 hour read

Ida B. Wells

The Red Record: Tabulated Statistics and Alleged Causes of Lynching in the United States

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1895

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Essay Topics

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What role do desensitization and normalization play in racist violence? How can desensitization and normalization be combatted?

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What is mob mentality? How did mob mentality play a role in lynchings in the American South? How does mob mentality continue to inform racial and political landscapes?

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How does Wells use testimony and research in her work as an activist? What role does research play in modern activism?