Lonoke County, Arkansas was a dreadful place for Black Americans during the latter part of 1897 and into the early part of 1898. During the summer, a black teacher-training school was ransacked, and one of the black teachers severely beat. In September, the teacher mentioned above was found dead. In February 1898, notices were put […]
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