African American History, Events

Revisit:ROCHESTER REBELLION (JULY 1964)

Rochester, New York’s uprising began on July 24, 1964. It occurred less than a week after the Harlem Riot. The Rochester Rebellion came as a surprise to many white residents because of the city’s history of progressive 19th century politics. A large part of that history revolved around the Underground Railroad, and resident abolitionist Fredrick Douglass as well as women’s rights activist Susan B. Anthony.  Both were buried in the city’s Mount Hope cemetery Continue reading Revisit:ROCHESTER REBELLION (JULY 1964)

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African American History, Events

Revisit: THE HARLEM RACE RIOT OF 1964

The 1964 Harlem Riot was one of a number of race-based uprisings/ protests that took place in multiple cities across the United States during the 1960s. As elsewhere Harlem blacks reacted to racial discrimination, segregation, police brutality, and social injustices that dominated their lives. They resorted to violence to express their disgust with the system. Continue reading Revisit: THE HARLEM RACE RIOT OF 1964

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