A Slow, Calculated Lynching

In A Slow, Calculated Lynching, Devery S. Anderson chronicles the tragic story of Clyde Kennard, a civil rights leader and Korean War veteran who faced extreme violence and injustice while fighting for the right to attend Mississippi Southern College in the late 1950s. After enduring a campaign of deception that led to a wrongful felony conviction and a harsh prison sentence, Kennard's health deteriorated due to inadequate care, ultimately costing him his life. Anderson emphasizes Kennard’s enduring legacy and the determination of his friends and compatriots to restore his name, highlighting how his struggle continues to inspire advocates for civil rights today.