Equal Justice Initiative has documented the lynchings of over 4,000 African Americans between 1877 and 1950. In this series, hear how this era of racial terror lynchings continues to shape America to this day.
6 Available Episodes (6 Total)Average duration: 00:05:43
Jan 01, 1970
Remembering John Hartfield
00:05:59
Tarabu Betserai Kirkland remembers family friend John Hartfield, who was lynched in 1919 in Ellisville, Mississippi.
You can learn more about Mr. Kirkland's story in the documentary he’s making about his mother’s journey at www.100YearsFromMississippi.com.
Jan 01, 1970
Remembering Wes Johnson
00:04:59
James Johnson remembers his relative Wes Johnson, who was lynched in 1937 in Abbeville, Alabama.
Jan 01, 1970
Remembering 30 years on death row
00:06:27
Anthony Ray Hinton reflects on the 30 years he served on death row for a crime he did not commit.
Jan 01, 1970
Remembering Thomas Miles
00:04:51
Luz Myles, Phoebe Dedman, and Shirah Dedman remember the family patriarch, Thomas Miles, who was lynched in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 1912.
Jan 01, 1970
Remembering Fred Croft
00:05:33
Vanessa Croft remembers her Uncle, Fred Croft, who fled Gadsden, Alabama, after a near lynching in the 1930s.
Jan 01, 1970
Remembering Anthony Crawford
00:06:29
Doria Dee Johnson remembers her great-great-grandfather, Anthony Crawford, who was lynched in 1916 in Abbeville, South Carolina.
Jan 01 | 00:05:59
Remembering John Hartfield
Jan 01 | 00:04:59
Remembering Wes Johnson
Jan 01 | 00:06:27
Remembering 30 years on death row
Jan 01 | 00:04:51
Remembering Thomas Miles
Jan 01 | 00:05:33
Remembering Fred Croft
Jan 01 | 00:06:29
Remembering Anthony Crawford
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