First published 2020
In the late 1800s, Frederick Douglass confronts the scourge of lynching that has claimed countless Black lives. With courage and conviction, he testifies before Congress, refuting the twisted logic used to justify these horrific crimes. As he lays bare the ugly truths of systemic racism, Douglass emerges as a fearless champion for justice, determined to end the cycle of violence and secure true equality for his people.
Genres: biography, civil-war, american-fiction, 20th-century, american, african-american, 19th-century, african-american-historical-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-figure, social-commentary
Period: 19th Century, 20th Century
46 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: racism, violence