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Comment on Black Women who were Lynched in America by Pamela Y. Cook

Pamela Y. Cook — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:31:04 +0000

I am a student at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities enrolled in The Theology of James Cone class and today is our last day discussing Cone’s The Cross and the Lynching Tree. In preparing for today’s class, I wanted to find information on a pregnant woman who had been lynched in Georgia. I remembered reading about her, but I wanted to refresh myself on the horrific details. From your site, I assume that this woman was Mary Turner. Thank you for providing this history and debunking that her lynching was a hoax.

Comment on Black Women who were Lynched in America by Joseph mitchell

Joseph mitchell — Mon, 13 May 2013 03:32:46 +0000

I wrote a response to a 2nd Amendment broadcast email. I used factual historic data about the treatment of Africans enslaved. Southern media outlets NEVER did ANY research to confirm or rebuke my writing. Ain’t that a switch. I guess the Freedom of the Press has been flushed to give jobs to lazy pseudo-journalists.

Comment on Black Women who were Lynched in America by Edward C Tramble III (Eddie)

Edward C Tramble III (Eddie) — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:38:30 +0000

I don’t know why I decided to google a search for black women lynched during early 19th century America. Though I was always fascinated with American history in respect to Black history. But I must admit recieving this information is overwhelming and I will revisit when my nerves can absorb more. Thank you for your reminder-we need more on a continual basis. I will return soon.

Edward C Tramble III

Comment on Black Women who were Lynched in America by Fred Ruark

Fred Ruark — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:12:09 +0000

LaDonna is correct in saying the atrocities were not exactly the same. The time line was different, and the Irish, although enslaved, were slowly assimilated into the western culture. Africans are still fighting that battle. Comparing the oppression of the Irish to that of Africans has limits. Both cultures were enslaved. Both cultures worked as slaves on sugar and indigo plantations in The West Indies and Brazil. Today, there are more Irish in Montserrat than Africans. The tropical climate was fatal to many Irish slaves, Africans being physically better suited to work in a hot environment. Sending Irish slaves to the Indies started in the reign of Elizabeth I, and continued through the Stuarts. The rebellion of 1641 saw the population of Ireland reduced by about 35% with war casualties, sickness and exile into slavery. Oliver Cromwell financed his war by getting English ‘adventurers’ to lend money to be repaid by taking ownership of Irish land. Sending Irish slaves abroad ended in the 18th century but Africans continued to be enslaved. well into the 19th century. A better comparison would be between the Irish and the indigenous peoples of the Americas. They were both displaced by English colonists being ‘planted on their land. But then, almost every European nation planted people on African land. All in all, Africans remain the most oppressed culture to this day. Man’s inhumanity to fellow men continues!

Comment on Black Women who were Lynched in America by Charles

Charles — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:55:15 +0000

Don’t waste your breath trying to educate him, or anyone like him, let’s keep our thoughts to ourselves and those who agree with us. By being more covert everyone gets what they want.They will not have to hear the negroes play the “race card”, and the negroes will be able to keep their thoughts, plans and ideas hidden from the caucasians. Much more can be accomplished with covert actions.

Comment on Black Women who were Lynched in America by Bossinova Alwaysgettingcensoredbyfb

Bossinova Alwaysgettingcensoredbyfb — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:12:20 +0000

I’M LOVING AND HATING THIS POST. as a FREE THINKER i don’t pray to jesus and still laugh at those who do. too bad HIStory will not ever give true accounts of OURstory. thank you for this blog. i sure do appreciate it.

Comment on Black Women who were Lynched in America by Mhotep

Mhotep — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:28:01 +0000

They also took pictures of their atrocities…just in case someone might want to suggest it did not happen…

Comment on Black Women who were Lynched in America by Charles Moriss Green

Charles Moriss Green — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:43:11 +0000

fool you cant even google search for information.

Comment on Black Women who were Lynched in America by Charles Moriss Green

Charles Moriss Green — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:26:50 +0000

that is even less Warrir1. thanks for your comments if J Lee understands you fine if not that’s painful too. adios

Comment on Black Women who were Lynched in America by Charles Moriss Green

Charles Moriss Green — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:12:05 +0000

Cathy,
the USA offers Hope and despair, on my first visit to the USA and NYC in particular, i was marveled (compared to my country Ghana). i asked a lot of question like who dug these tunnels and they say Black people some 100 years ago. wow black strength but,the family system is broken,each for himself and seeking power not to influence decision but to kill and subdue other black men. here in Ghana, i can confidently say our social values in the reason why we have low crime rate, suicide, gangsterism despite our poverty etc. its simple, when i see a kid do wrong i can administer punishment and tell the mom later, we teach our kids to respect strangers because they may be a strangers someday. Black men need to stand up and get close to their kids. teach them to respect and share the values of our ancestors who endured the lash of the whip so they can have a better future..our women the least said the better