The race riot in Columbia, Tennessee, a town of 10,911, from February 25 to 28, 1946 was early example of post-World War II racial violence between African Americans and whites in the United States. On February 25, 1946, James Stephenson, a World War II veteran, and his mother, Gladys Stephenson, went to Castner-Knott, a local department store, to pick up the radio they had taken … Continue reading Revisit: THE COLUMBIA RACE RIOT (1946)
The Nashville Race Riot occurred on April 8, 1967 when African American students from Fisk University and Tennessee A&I University (Now Tennessee State University) rioted along Jefferson Street leading to many injuries and arrests as well as extensive property damage. The Nashville Race Riot was one of the many race riots that occurred in U.S. cities during the spring and summer of 1967. Some authorities … Continue reading THE NASHVILLE RACE RIOT (1967)
During the Civil War, the Battle of Honey Springs in Indian Territory saw Union and Confederate forces clash in a racially diverse encounter. Union troops, including Native Americans and African Americans, defeated Confederate troops, gaining control of the territory. This victory showcased the bravery of black troops and marked a significant turning point in the campaign. Continue reading Revisit: THE BATTLE OF HONEY SPRINGS, INDIAN TERRITORY (1863)
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