This image reminds me of the discussion we had in class about the post card hangings. Seeing things like this make me rethink the "goodness" of our country. In class like we discussed these lynchings or hangings as some people call them were considered to be like a national holiday. Families would gather around to witness the punishment of an unsuspecting black person. Although slavery had ended years before there was still no equality for black people. I wanted to include a picture like this because it brought back the same feelings I had when I saw similar images in class. The feelings of hatred, anger, disappointment, sadness, etc. I feel bad for the people who took part in this because they are ignorant to the fact that we should be treated equal. This is a reminder to me of the kind of world we really live in.
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