jan 1, 1919 - The Tragedy of Elaine, Arkansas 1919 - Began with a meeting of black people, the Progressive Farmers and Household Union of America - Two white officials tried to break it up, both were shot, one wounded, one dead - White mobs attacked the local black community - Police arrested many innocent AA - death toll of AA varies from 20 to 250 - The NAACP successfully appealed to the Supreme Court and got there convictions overturned.
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jan 1, 1919
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~ 106 years ago