Riot

Macon, Mississippi, race riot

7 Jun 1919 · 39.74° N, 92.47° W

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When
7 Jun 1919
Kind
Riot
Coordinates
39.74° N, 92.47° W
Description
1919 race riot in Macon, Mississippi, USA

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Macon, Mississippi, race riot

1919 race riot in Macon, Mississippi, USA

The Macon, Mississippi, race riot took place on June 7, 1919, in Macon, Mississippi. White members who were angry that black people were organizing to attain better work conditions beat, whipped and then forced them into exile.

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