Red Summer
The term “Red Summer” in history refers to a time period in 1919 where race riots rapidly rose to unfortunate popularity in both the North…
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Category: Race
Elaine Race Riot
Having returned home from the battlefields of France, African Americans fulfilled their duty as front-line soldiers throughout the First World War. Treated equally in the…
Omaha Race Riot
The “Omaha Race Riot” was a riot that occurred in the city of Omaha, Nebraska from September 28th-29th during the year of 1919.…
The Chicago Race Riots of 1919
The Chicago Race Riots of 1919 unfolded over the course of a week, starting on July 27 and lasting until August 3. By the time…
Charleston Race Riot 1919
The Charleston Race Riots The Charleston Race Riot happened on May 10th, 1919. The infamous riot broke out when white sailors got angry at an…
