Cobb was in a Klan group back in the 60's, and told me…
““Cobb was in a Klan group back in the 60's, and told me stories about how they used to throw live 'coons, possums, porcupines, or ganders into Black houses at night in attempts to run them out of Johnston and Harnett County. Cobb said that late one night, he and three or four other local rednecks snuck up on the house of one Black family, peered through the window and saw a huge Black woman sitting in front of a TV watching Gunsmoke, with a gang of children all around her. The window was open and Cobb threw a live possum in her lap. Cobb said she squalled about the loudest and longest he'd ever heard, and jumped about four feet up in the air. Cobb then ran and jumped into a nearby ditch to observe what would happen next, and it wasn't long before they saw the Black woman bust out of the back door and run across a cotton field with a trail of children behind. Cobb said she was as wide as three rows of cotton, but fast and agile. She outran all the young'uns. ””
About This Quote
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A racist anecdote describing violent intimidation of Black families by throwing live animals into homes.
In simple terms: Violent racism described in a story.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and condemn hate actions.
Themes
racism
violence
historical injustice
Mood
disturbing
angry
Type
historical
testimonial
When to use this quote
- historical research
- civil rights education
- community healing
- policy reform
Key Concepts
white supremacy
terrorism
social control
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recounting such stories affect modern understanding of racism?
- What evidence supports this account?
A Different Perspective
The story may be exaggerated or unverified, limiting its factual reliability.