"The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them."
–Ida B. Wells
Fletcher's Creek near Bartlett off of Raleigh LaGrange. Within about a mile of 35.177386, - 89.846090.
Join us at 6:00 pm on Monday 11/11/24 at the Barth House, for a safe place to discuss the 2024 Election Results, as well as honor veteran and lynching victim Wash Henley. All are Welcome!
On Saturday, October 19, 2019, the Lynching Sites Project of Memphis dedicated two markers to African American victims lynched in Shelby County, Tennessee. One was killed in 1851 and the other in 1869. I have long contended that there is a straight line between the events of yesteryear and the way African Americans are treated and perceived by very powerful and influential voices today.
The name of the 1851 victim is unknown, but for purposes of this article, I refer to him as George. The 1869 victim was Wash Henley.
What does it take to bring a past wrought with racism into the present, to provide truth and justice through unfiltered education? History tells us it is something you and I possess: courage.
A murder deserves justice whether it happened yesterday or more than 160 years ago. When we try, in the words of Ida B. Wells, to right wrongs by shining the light of truth on them, we begin to show the courage it takes to correct the transgressions of those who came before us.
The Lynching Sites Project of Memphis (LSP), in partnership with the National Park Service, is pleased to announce a new Marker Unveiling and Dedication ceremony in Memphis, followed by a Courageous Conversation.
The ceremony dedicating the markers will take place on Saturday, October 19, at 10:00 am, Wednesday, October 19, at Collins CME Chapel Church, 678 Washington Street, Memphis.
