A Lynching by Another Name is Still a Lynching

LYNCH QUILTS PROJECT
By LaShawnda Crowe Storm

INDIANA---Greetings LQP People! I woke up this morning with the intent of sending out the newsletter. It was all complete. Needless to say the first thing I saw on my newsfeed was an article from the New York Times indicating George Zimmerman had been found not guilty of the murder of Trayvon Martin. I was not outraged because I was not shocked. In case you were wondering, this is what a lynching looks like in our times. Lynching is about so many things, but at its core is the issue of power. In simple terms lynching is the result of white Americans feeling like they are losing power. Losing the upper hand in a society built to make sure they were the unequaled winners at every stage and segment of life. This is the foundation of institutionalized racism and lynching was its ultimate executioner. In simple terms, lynching stated in its action, "NIGGER don't you forget who has the power. Don't forget your place. And if you do WE WILL SHOW YOU what will happen to you." [link]