A Lynching at Port Jervis

In "A Lynching at Port Jervis," historian Philip Dray explores the harrowing lynching of Robert Lewis in 1892 New York, a tragic event that challenged the North's identity and its confrontation with racism. This shocking incident, which drew the attention of journalist Ida B. Wells and marked a disturbing extension of Southern violence into Northern communities, serves as a lens through which to examine ongoing racial injustices in America. Dray’s account delves into the factors that fueled this brutal act, the societal implications it carried, and the continued relevance of its themes in today's struggle for justice and equality.