East St. Louis

Just before July 4, 1917, the white residents of East St. Louis, Illinois, unleashed a torrent of violence against African Americans. Over two days, the mob terrorized black men, women, and children, sadistically torturing and killing at least thirty-nine, injuring hundreds, and driving thousands more to seek refuge outside the city. … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Successful Black Communities Destroyed by White Neighbors