Commit Quote by Ida B. Wells
“Those who commit the murders write the reports.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases, Ida B. Wells, 1892
Those who perpetrate violence also control the narrative, shaping public perception to excuse their actions.
In simple terms: Violence and narrative control are linked.
Key Takeaway
Question who tells the story.
Themes
power
media
justice
truth
accountability
Mood
critical
defiant
Type
analytical
historical
When to use this quote
- journalism
- civil rights activism
- legal reform
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
propaganda
victimology
historical revisionism
Questions to Reflect On
- Who benefits from the dominant narrative?
- How can alternative voices be amplified?
A Different Perspective
Narratives can be contested and may not reflect all perspectives.
