lynching

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James Cone’s important work of theology “The Cross and the Lynching Tree” connects the crucifixion of Jesus with the lynching of Black bodies: both are manifestations of evil inflicted as a means of control.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2022

A historic marker was unveiled at the site in a partnership with the Baltimore County Coalition of the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project, the Equal Justice Initiative and Baltimore County.

From Fox News • May 9, 2021

Earlier this year, the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project and students at Loch Raven Technical Academy petitioned Hogan to issue the pardon for Cooper.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2021

Maryland’s Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission was established in 2019 with bipartisan support in the Legislature.

From Washington Times • Apr. 19, 2021

Lynching does no good, and makes bad worse.

From Hanover; Or The Persecution of the Lowly A Story of the Wilmington Massacre. by Thorne, Jack