Answer:
No, it is not true that African Americans hurt the whites.
Explanation:
- Most lynchings that happened in the history of the United States were majorly against the African American citizens and were carried out by whites.
- The whites, who were in the majority, in many instances made it difficult for African Americans to lead peaceful lives.
- Most whites refrained from believing that African Americans were humans and need to be treated equally.
- The idea of equal status and rights to African Americans was dismissed upfront by most whites including white political leaders.