“Reckless Eyeballing”: The Matt Ingram Case

Matt Ingram was accused of “reckless eyeballing,” (the improper looking at a white person, with sexual intent). He was one of the last African Americans convicted under this law. The case became well-known by civil rights activist in North Carolina. Ingram was a black tenant farmer leaving in Yanceyville, North Carolina. He was married and … Continue reading “Reckless Eyeballing”: The Matt Ingram Case