The Waco Horror: the Unjust Killing of Jesse Washington

The video discusses the lynching of Jesse Washington, an 18-year-old Black man accused of murdering Lucy Fryer in 1916. Despite questionable evidence and a swift trial, Washington was brutally lynched by a mob. The event highlighted racial injustice and the need for reform.

What was the background of Jesse Washington prior to his trial?

What was the public's reaction to the lynching of Jesse Washington?

What role did local authorities play in the events surrounding Jesse Washington's lynching?