What becomes a crime deserving capital punishment when the tables are turned is a matter of small moment when the negro woman is the accusing party. (Ida B. Wells-Barnett)

What becomes a crime deserving capital punishment when the tables are turned is a matter of small moment when the negro woman is the accusing party.

Ida B. Wells-Barnett

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