The summer of 1967 has been described as a long, high-pitched scream of rage for many black people in the United States. There were dozens of race riots from Omaha, Nebraska; to Chicago, Illinois; Jackson, Mississippi; Tampa, Florida; Boston, Massachusetts; Atlanta, Georgia; Newark, New Jersey; Ohio, Alabama, and even California.
Many black Americans were poor and militant, aware and impatient. They were angry. They wanted something better, and were determined to get it by any means necessary.
Throughout the '60's, the Civil Rights Movement promoted black identity, racial consciousness and pride. The movement also pointed out racial discrimination, injustice, and inequality. Many black Americans lived in squalid, crime infested cities. They were poorly educated, had few recreational facilities, few jobs, and even fewer prospects. Black people wanted better housing, and social reforms. They wanted racial justice.
The frustration boiled over in the Detroit race riot that lasted five days, claimed 43 lives and created the Detroit we see today - the most segregated major city in the United States.
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Many black Americans were poor and militant, aware and impatient. They were angry. They wanted something better, and were determined to get it by any means necessary.
Throughout the '60's, the Civil Rights Movement promoted black identity, racial consciousness and pride. The movement also pointed out racial discrimination, injustice, and inequality. Many black Americans lived in squalid, crime infested cities. They were poorly educated, had few recreational facilities, few jobs, and even fewer prospects. Black people wanted better housing, and social reforms. They wanted racial justice.
The frustration boiled over in the Detroit race riot that lasted five days, claimed 43 lives and created the Detroit we see today - the most segregated major city in the United States.
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How has race relations changed since the sixties?
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