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Jackson Event Honors Lynching Victims, Promotes Healing

7/7/2025

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A powerful community event in Jackson, Mississippi, delved into the African American experience, spotlighting the tragic lynching of Bootjack and Red in 1937. Local filmmaker Talamieka Brice guided poignant discussions and screenings, fostering healing and racial reconciliation in a meaningful tribute that resonated with the spirit of Independence Day.

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Story summary

A powerful community event in Jackson, Mississippi, delved into the African American experience, spotlighting the tragic lynching of Bootjack and Red in 1937. Local filmmaker Talamieka Brice guided poignant discussions and screenings, fostering healing and racial reconciliation in a meaningful tribute that resonated with the spirit of Independence Day.