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Black newspaper articles chronicling 1924 John Carter lynching | Gallery Exhibit

This collection of images highlights articles published in May 1924 that in some way refer to, report on, or warn audiences about the May 4, 1924 lynching of John Carter in Little Rock, Arkansas. These articles span a timeline that refers to the reasons building toward the racial unrest in Little Rock, Arkansas and the aftereffects of the riot. Articles come from a variety of places within the… more

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Map of John Carter Newspaper Coverage | Map

This is a map pinpointing locations where Black newspapers reported on or covered aspects of the May 4, 1926, John Carter lynching in Little Rock, Arkansas. The dates range from May 6 to May 26, indicating that the lynching carried widespread impact in the news cycle; newspapers were obtained from the following websites: the African American Research Guide at the Library of Congress, North…

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Little Rock, Arkansas | Map

This is the location of the May 4, 1926 lynching of John Carter, the last reported racial lynching in Little Rock, the state capital of Arkansas. 

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The Broad Ax May 14, 1927 | Gallery Image

This newspaper article refers briefly to the lynching, but discusses how and why environmental concerns contributed to the racial tension in the Little Rock area. 

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