Early History of Race Riots
After World War II northern cities became even more segregated as blacks moved to urban cities and whites moved to the suburbs. during this time period is where you see the development of all white towns as well. During the civil rights era segregation and discrimination were at an all time high in the south. But what is overlooked is how blacks had struggles and dealt with racism, discrimination, and segregation in the north. "Virtually every northern city had its share of racial killings, cross burnings and white riots" (Inthesetimes.com). Race riots during the civil rights era broke out all across the country, not just in the south. Why? Because segregation was everywhere.
Harlem Riots of 1964
July 18, 1964 a teen by the name of James Powell was killed by an officer Thomas Gulligan. The riot lasted six days.
https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/nycdata/disasters/riots-harlem_1964.html
Ole Miss Riots of 1962
James Meredith, an African American and former service man in the U.S applied to the University of Mississippi but his acceptance was revoked when the registrar learned of his race.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/riots-over-desegregation-of-ole-miss
July 18, 1964 a teen by the name of James Powell was killed by an officer Thomas Gulligan. The riot lasted six days.
https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/nycdata/disasters/riots-harlem_1964.html
Ole Miss Riots of 1962
James Meredith, an African American and former service man in the U.S applied to the University of Mississippi but his acceptance was revoked when the registrar learned of his race.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/riots-over-desegregation-of-ole-miss