The Color of the Law: Race, Violence, and Justice in the Post-World War II South Paperback – 31 May 1999

This is one magnificent example of good history writing. The author looked into everything, and does a great job of putting this terrible event into its social and historical context. I've looked at other books on this same riot/massacre, but none come close to this.

A well written book in which the author tells the history of the Race Riot in Columbia, Tennessee. The incident took place February 25, 1946. The author's account clarifies and affirms what I was told as a boy growing up in Columbia. Calvin Lockridge and Raymond Lockridge are my deceased uncles. James "Popeye" Bellefant is the deceased father of one of my classmates and friends. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to get a better understanding of the race conditions in this country at that time, and in some cases the sentiments continue today

Better than good. Should be a must-read for all college students and those beyond. God Bless America - flawed as she is.

Must read! A hidden gem in American history that showed that black people worked together to protect themselves from racism. Very well written!