By Hands Now Known

"By Hands Now Known" by Margaret A. Burnham offers a powerful examination of Jim Crow-era violence and the legal systems that both supported and concealed it. Through detailed analysis of cases spanning from 1920 to 1960, Burnham explores the complex relationship between formal law and racial injustice in the South, revealing insights into the enduring legacy of these legal structures. Drawing from an extensive database of racial violence cases, this investigation sheds light on stories that have long remained unheard, challenging our understanding of justice during that era.