James Johnson remembers his relative Wes Johnson, who was lynched in 1937 in Abbeville, Alabama.

Remembering Wes Johnson

Equal Justice Initiative has documented the lynchings of over 4,000 African Americans between 1877 and 1950. In this series, hear how this era of racial terror lynchings continues to shape America to this day.

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Doria Dee Johnson remembers her great-great-grandfather, Anthony Crawford, who was lynched in 1916 in Abbeville, South Carolina.

Remembering Anthony Crawford

Vanessa Croft remembers her Uncle, Fred Croft, who fled Gadsden, Alabama, after a near lynching in the 1930s.

Remembering Fred Croft

Luz Myles, Phoebe Dedman, and Shirah Dedman remember the family patriarch, Thomas Miles, who was lynched in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 1912.

Remembering Thomas Miles

Anthony Ray Hinton reflects on the 30 years he served on death row for a crime he did not commit.

Remembering Wes Johnson

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