Events tagged with "south side"

Historical Events tagged with "south side"

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Chicago Race Riot Explosion at South Side Beach

July 27th, 1919 105 years ago

The Chicago Race Riot erupted following a racial incident at a South Side beach, escalating tensions between African American and white residents in the city. Over five days, violence spread, resulting in significant fatalities and injuries. The riot was ignited when a young African American man was attacked for allegedly crossing an informal segregation line while swimming. This incident showed deeper racial divisions and led to widespread unrest, as both communities clashed violently.