Events tagged with "will brown"

Historical Events tagged with "will brown"

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Race Riots Erupt in Omaha, Nebraska

September 28th, 1919 105 years ago

A significant race riot broke out in Omaha, Nebraska following the arrest of a Black man named Will Brown who was accused of assaulting a white woman. A mob formed to demand Brown’s lynching after rumors spread of his guilt. Tensions escalated, leading to violence as white citizens attacked the Black community. The riot resulted in numerous deaths and widespread property destruction, marking a stark moment of racial unrest in the city.