Light of Truth

Through brilliant social analysis, the author exposed lynching as part of a larger framework of subjugation in which white people used violence as a deliberate tactic to combat black economic progress in the southern USA. This book tells her story.

Reviews

"Wells was the most comprehensive chronicler of that common practice for which few words exist that provide sufficient condemnation. For that reason, and for Wells’ immense courage, clear pen, and understanding of the nature of journalistic advocacy, this new volume ought to become required reading for anyone interested in American history or current affairs."
—Flavorwire

"An enlightening read, this collection will inspire anyone who still believes that journalism can be a voice for the voiceless."
—Bust Magazine

"Ida B Wells stands out because she insisted on seeing."
—Ta-Nehisi Coates