Remembering Our Past To Understand The Present & Build A Better Future.
We Remember Tyler exists to promote community awareness, education, and public reckoning around racial terror lynchings in our area through partnerships with local stakeholders and the Equal Justice Initiative.
As inter-generational, multi-gendered, interfaith community members, We Remember Tyler will tell our story with dignity, truth, and resilience in order to move toward reconciliation.
We Remember Tyler Lynching Memorial Project
Tyler Needs Memorials Of Lynching Victims
In the depths of selective public memory, a grave injustice thrives—one that perpetuates the pain of official complicity in the dark chapter of lynching and reinforces the notion of otherness towards the Black community, deeply rooted in the fabric of Smith County. It is time to rise above this collective amnesia and confront the truth. For true recovery from the scars of mass violence, we must engage, listen, acknowledge, and remember the suffering that has been endured. And in this pursuit, physical memorials emerge as beacons of healing, casting a transformative light upon our society.
The weight of history cannot be lifted without first acknowledging its burden. We call upon you to shatter the chains of selective memory, to embrace the voices that have been silenced for far too long. Through the establishment of tangible memorials, we create sacred spaces where the suffering of the past is no longer confined to whispers but brought into the collective consciousness. These physical embodiments serve as powerful reminders, evoking empathy and understanding, and fostering a collective commitment to justice and unity. Let us embark on this vital journey together, forging a future that redefines our shared narrative and paves the way for lasting healing and reconciliation.
Tyler’s history contains haunting secrets that remain shrouded in darkness, shielded from the knowledge of its residents. Each account is a tale of unspeakable horror—part of a long legacy of racial terrorism and oppression that plagued Smith County. Today, as Black history comes under attack, we are burdened by the weight of the forgotten. It is our solemn duty to expose the concealed records of the numerous lost lives, sacrificed to the merciless hands of hatred, or worse, deliberately erased from our collective consciousness.
The Truth.
We Must Hear It!
The power of truth is undeniable—it possesses the ability to transcend barriers, to bridge divides, and to forge a future founded upon understanding and compassion. We embark on this collective journey, driven by a deep-rooted desire to shed light on our shared history. Through open and meaningful dialogue, we create spaces where stories once silenced find their voice, where the echoes of past injustices are acknowledged, and where a genuine exchange of perspectives can foster understanding and empathy.
Reconciliation.
