Race riots in Newark and Detroit

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Lucas Paul Richert (University of Saskatchewan)

The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 3.2.4: American (US) Writing and Culture: Postwar and Contemporary, 1945-present.
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Domains

Race
Riots and violent protests

Dates

Date of occurrence 1967-07-12-1967-07-30

Places

United States (Location)

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Riots by blacks wrecked Newark, New Jersey on 12-17 July, killing twenty-six and injuring 1,500; over 1000 people were arrested. On 23-30, Detroit was rocked by rioting, looting, and burning in its ghetto. More than 40 people died, 2000 were injured and 5000 were left homeless.

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Citation: Richert, Lucas Paul. "Race riots in Newark and Detroit". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2008 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=5674, accessed 25 April 2024.]

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