Why is the Negro Lynched?

The work opens with a determined voice that insists on presenting the African‑American experience of what has been called the “Negro problem.” By contrasting the dominant Southern rhetoric with the more distant Northern commentary, the author argues that both perspectives are incomplete and often distorted by self‑interest. This introductory stance sets the stage for a candid, first‑hand testimony that seeks to be heard by all honest citizens.

In the following pages the narrative turns to the brutal reality of mob violence that has spread far beyond isolated incidents. The author describes how lynchings and extra‑legal punishments have become an epidemic, eroding the rule of law and threatening the moral foundation of the nation. Through vivid, unsettling examples, the book calls for urgent, collective reflection and a re‑examination of justice in America.