My Maternal Great Great grandfather was lynched in early 1900’s

howtobeterrell:

His mutilated body was found swinging from the most beautiful tree in West Virginia.
When you view a photo of a lynching what are you seeing?
what are you supposed to be experiencing?

These were not secret or private photographs. Lynching photographs were often sold at picnics as post cards and trading cards for children. The body parts of black men and women were often displayed as sport in living rooms and bars.

What the fuck am I supposed to feel but RAGE. Who the fuck are these people smiling and showing off? Who gave them a fucking right to do this? And most importantly how do I get revenge 80 years later?

(via thegoddamazon)

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    And most importantly, how do I get revenge 80 years later? I love this. It’s a much deeper statement and question than...
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