Mob Rule in New Orleans

Mob Rule in New Orleans by Ida B. Wells-Barnett is a gripping and courageous firsthand account that exposes the horrors of racial violence and injustice in the post-Civil War South. Ida B. Wells-Barnett, a pioneering African American journalist and civil rights activist, fearlessly investigates and documents the dark underbelly of mob violence and its devastating impact on the Black community.

In this powerful and enlightening volume, Wells-Barnett shines a spotlight on the infamous 1892 lynching of three Black men in New Orleans. With meticulous research and unflinching prose, she unveils the systemic racism, corruption, and manipulation that fueled such acts of brutality.

Mob Rule in New Orleans offers a searing indictment of the mob mentality that allowed for the unchecked perpetration of racial terror. Wells-Barnett's unyielding determination to expose the truth and seek justice for the victims sets the stage for her lifelong fight against lynching and racial oppression.

This edition includes a comprehensive introduction that provides historical context and highlights the significance of Wells-Barnett's groundbreaking work. For scholars, activists, and anyone interested in the ongoing struggle for racial justice, Mob Rule in New Orleans is an essential read. Prepare to be moved and inspired by Ida B. Wells-Barnett's unwavering courage and her relentless pursuit of truth in the face of injustice.