Black People : African American Massacres, Race Riots, Revolts and Lynchings in America

[Al D]

Wilmington NC Massacre
White folks always say this isn't who they are but historically whites have always committed heinous and horrific acts of violence against people of color esp. when the ascension of these people threatens their place of power and control. Tulsa wasn't the only massacre and Jan.6 2021 wasn't a first attempt at insurrection. #KnowTheHistory

https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article248340085.html

 

[Al D]

(The Elaine Massacre)

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The Massacre of Black Sharecroppers That Led the Supreme Court to Curb the Racial Disparities of the Justice System

White Arkansans, fearful of what would happen if African-Americans organized, took violent action, but it was the victims who ended up standing trial

www.smithsonianmag.com

 

[Al D]

The Louisiana Massacre of 1868

The 1868 Louisiana Massacre That Reversed Reconstruction-Era Gains | HISTORY

The Opelousas Massacre terrorized African American voters and stopped local Black political progress in its tracks.

www.history.com

 

[Destee]

This is great, thank you for sharing!



Destee

 

[HODEE]

The Louisiana Massacre of 1868


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The 1868 Louisiana Massacre That Reversed Reconstruction-Era Gains | HISTORY

The Opelousas Massacre terrorized African American voters and stopped local Black political progress in its tracks.

www.history.com

The caption at the bottom. Says that was a Democratic platform. Blacks support today for the lesser of two evils. Muddles

Your correct January 6, 2021 was not the only insurrection tolerated by Congress, POTUS, American Businesses and the population.

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