1906 Atlanta race massacre
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A 1906 anti-Black riot in Atlanta, Georgia
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1906 Atlanta race massacre
The 1906 Atlanta race massacre was a series of violent attacks by armed White American mobs against Black Americans in Atlanta, Georgia. It began after newspapers published unsubstantiated reports alleging that Black men had raped four white women, and lasted from September 22 through September 24, 1906. At least 25 African Americans and two white people officially died, though the total remains disputed. White mobs attacked Black residents, homes, and businesses before the Georgia National Guard was called in.
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Duration
- September 22 to 24, 1906
- Official death toll
- At least 25 African Americans and two whites
Sources and credits
Sources and credits
- Article
- 1906 Atlanta race massacre (English Wikipedia)
- Wikidata
- Q4816127
- Text
- Card text is adapted from the English Wikipedia article by an automated summary. Wikipedia content is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; see the article history for its contributors. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Article history and contributors
- Illustration
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