Mob Rule In New Orleans

Published in the early 20th century, 'Mob Rule in New Orleans' by Ida B. Wells-Barnett provides a harrowing account of racial violence in New Orleans. Drawing from local newspaper reports, Wells-Barnett details a week of mob violence where African Americans were brutally attacked. This work is significant for its documentation of racial terror and its call for justice, highlighting the role of civic leaders and media in combating mob rule. Wells-Barnett, a prominent civil rights activist and co-founder of the NAACP, uses her platform to advocate for social change and expose the realities of racial hatred.