Woodford Lynching GMK 031221

In Woodford County, the community is preparing to mark the 100th anniversary of the "Woodford County Lynching"

Woodford county--- the community is preparing to mark the 100th anniversary of the "woodford county lynching" services are planned for saturday..

In remembrance of ichard w.

James.

James was a black midway resident... who was hung by a tree and murdered by a violent mob in 19-21.

A proclomation was signed by city leaders making march 13th... "richard w.

James day".

He'll be honored in prayer..poetry..and music.

The event is this saturday... in the sons and daughters of relief cemetery in midway..

This is where james is buried.

It starts at 2 p-m.

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