Detroit and New York City Riots

Historical Context Note

Lucas Paul Richert (University of Saskatchewan)
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On 21 June, race riots simultaneously broke out in Detroit and New York. In Detroit, 34 persons died and 700 were injured. In Harlem, NYC, 6 people died.

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Citation: Richert, Lucas Paul. "Detroit and New York City Riots". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2008 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=5622, accessed 26 November 2024.]

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