Honestly, I did not know much about lynching before this class. I honestly thought that whites only lynched Black men and I did not think that it occurred as much as it did. I mean the thought that they had postcards with those horrific images on them made me sick. I almost find it shocking that something like that could happen. I guess I would compare the person that committed killings as an "electric chair executor," but worse. It must become so routine for them that they do not even realize their actions. But, for me, there is no excusse for treating people like that. In Professor Whaley's article she states a quote by James Allen, "Even dead, they are without sanctuary." It is so sad to me, because that person was attacked by society for years and then belittled and murdered in front of a crowd. The video has taught me a couple things. It gave me more knowledge on lynchings. Now I know that women and children were also part of this hateful deed. It made me realize the importance of small acts of kindness. We need to be respectful and considerate to all people...always.
katie
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