True Story of Murder, Heroism, and the Dawn of the NAACP

The Rope: A True Story of Murder, Heroism, and the Dawn of the NAACP

by Alex Tresniowski

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2106 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	335 pages

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The True Story of Murder, Heroism, and the Dawn of the NAACP is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, the civil rights movement, or true crime. This book tells the story of the murder of Mary Turner, a black woman who was lynched in Georgia in 1918. Turner's murder sparked outrage across the country and led to the founding of the NAACP.

The book is based on extensive research and interviews, and it provides a gripping account of this tragic event and its aftermath. The author, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, was a prominent civil rights activist who investigated Turner's murder and wrote about it in her book The Red Record. Wells-Barnett's account is a powerful indictment of racism and violence in America, and it remains an important work of journalism today.

The True Story of Murder, Heroism, and the Dawn of the NAACP is a reminder of the horrors of lynching and the struggle for civil rights in America. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of racism in this country and the ongoing fight for justice.

The Murder of Mary Turner

Mary Turner was a black woman who lived in Brooks County, Georgia. On May 18, 1918, her husband, Hayes Turner, was accused of murdering a white farmer named Hampton Smith. A mob of white men went to the Turner home and demanded that Hayes Turner be turned over to them. When Mary Turner refused, the mob set fire to the house.

Mary Turner and her two sons escaped the burning house, but they were pursued by the mob. The mob caught up with Mary Turner and her sons and beat them to death. Mary Turner's body was then hung from a tree and her sons' bodies were burned.

The murder of Mary Turner sparked outrage across the country. The NAACP was founded in response to Turner's murder and other lynchings that were occurring at the time. The NAACP led the fight for civil rights in America for decades, and it continues to be a leading voice for justice today.

The Aftermath of Mary Turner's Murder

The murder of Mary Turner had a profound impact on the civil rights movement in America. The NAACP was founded in response to Turner's murder, and the organization has been fighting for civil rights ever since. The NAACP has played a major role in desegregating schools, ending discrimination in housing and employment, and passing laws to protect the rights of all Americans.

The murder of Mary Turner is a reminder of the horrors of lynching and the struggle for civil rights in America. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of racism in this country and the ongoing fight for justice.

The Rope: A True Story of Murder, Heroism, and the Dawn of the NAACP

by Alex Tresniowski

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2106 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	335 pages

FREE