There are plenty of controversial moments in black history, including the infamous Willie Lynch letter, ebonics, Malcolm X's philosophy, and more.

My search for William Lynch began last summer after a friend gave me a copy of a 10-page pamphlet that circulated during the Million Man March. The pamphlet was called the “Let’s Make a… ...

Willie Lynch, as I have been documenting for some years, is a hoax, but a very popular hoax. A letter purporting to be from 18th century slavery consultant Willie Lynch instructs whites in the art ...

While being interviewed for a book about conspiracy theories, I recently discovered that a lot of white people have never heard of the Willie Lynch Letter.

Georgia, ladies and gentleman. For historical reference, the Willie Lynch letter (now thought to be a hoax) was purported to be the work of a plantation owner who offered a “method for ...