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Mississippi reveals its full history for America's anniversary year, a contrast to federal efforts

The museums’ America 250 exhibits include more than 600 documented racial killings and a new display on Emmett Till.

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The glass panels of the Lynching Victims Monolith are simple, etched with the names of more than 600 victims of documented racial killings in Mississippi, along with the attackers' motives.One man, Malcolm Wright, was beaten to death in front of his family in 1949. His offense? “Hogging the road.” Further research revealed that his mule-drawn wagon was, to his killers, moving too slowly.The panels are among thousands of exhibits and artifacts in…

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Mississippi reveals its full history for America's anniversary year, a contrast to federal efforts

America’s history is being seen through different lenses as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary.

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