Confederacy of Silence: A False Tale of the New Old South

GREENVILLE, Miss. - March 18, 2022 - PRLog -- Confederacy of Silence: False Tale of the New Old South

Community leaders and activists, including Rundale Jenkins and the families of Lanardo Myrick and Handy Campbell, have voiced strong opposition against Richard Rubin's book, "Confederacy of Silence: A True Tale of the New Old South." Criticized for its inaccurate portrayal and alleged falsehoods regarding two young African-American men from Greenwood, the book has sparked controversy and calls for accountability.

In 2002, behind the Greenwood Police Department, Marvin Faulk expressed confusion about the author's motives, questioning why Rubin would choose to write about 'those boys' without a proper understanding of their story or the community's dynamics. The narrative presented by Rubin has been rejected by those who know the true story of Myrick and Campbell, both found not guilty yet depicted unfavorably.

Activist Rundale Jenkins stated, "The book's skewed narratives have done real harm. Falsehoods penned by someone detached from our community's reality have only reopened old wounds."

Lanardo Myrick, who has long moved away from Greenwood, still feels the sting of Rubin's narrative, which he and others claim contains significant misinformation and biased statements aimed more at profit than truth. Myrick and more than 30 others are now seeking legal recourse for what they describe as defamation of character and the spreading of fake news.

As the community of Greenwood continues to live in the shadows of such divisive narratives, they call for a reevaluation of how stories are told about marginalized communities, emphasizing the need for narratives that are inclusive, respectful, and truthful.

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