The New Lynching Narrative | Black History & Racial Justice Workbook
Who gets to tell the public what happened after a death, and what evidence supports that account?
The New Lynching Narrative is a 40-page analytical workbook from Smart Brown Girl. It examines the history of lynching as racial terror in the United States and uses contemporary case studies to explore how institutions investigate, classify, and communicate about deaths that draw public scrutiny.
Through case studies including Robert Fuller’s death, readers compare official findings, media coverage, and community concerns. The workbook asks readers to distinguish documented facts from unanswered questions and use historical parallels to identify what warrants closer examination.
What’s inside
Historical context on lynching, institutional complicity, and how public accounts of racial violence were shaped
Contemporary case studies and tools for comparing evidence across cases
Media analysis exercises that examine whose accounts receive attention and how coverage frames uncertainty
Questions about policy gaps, investigative transparency, and public accountability
Reflection prompts and an Educator & Facilitator Toolkit with discussion guidance and assessment tools
Who it’s for
Designed for high school and college educators, the workbook also supports racial justice learning circles, book clubs, community organizers, and independent learners. The facilitator toolkit helps groups discuss racial violence and contested public accounts with care and attention to evidence.
What you’ll receive
One 40-page, print-friendly PDF available as an instant digital download. No physical copy will be shipped.
Licensing
Your purchase covers personal or single-classroom use. For bulk or organizational licensing, contact Smart Brown Girl.
