Southern Horrors & The Red Record (AmazonClassics Edition)

In this revised edition of Southern Horrors and The Red Record, renowned African American journalist Ida B. Wells-Barnett confronts the pervasive white supremacist violence and systemic oppression that plagued the Jim Crow South at the turn of the nineteenth century. Drawing from her own experiences, her fearless reporting sheds light on the brutality faced by African Americans while also addressing the social, sexual, and political injustices endured by women. Through clear, impactful statistics and narratives, Wells-Barnett's work not only captivated audiences of her time but continues to resonate powerfully today as a compelling call for justice.