18 h 14 min, 22 sept. 1906 ans - Atlanta Riot Race
Description:
Lasted for two days (September 22-24). Young white men had become angry at African Americans for taking their jobs, plus propoganda was being spread around. Newspapers were saying black men had raped white women which was also a fuel to the riot. It resulted in the death of at least 25 African Americans.
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Date:
18 h 14 min, 22 sept. 1906 ans
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 117 ans