Chicago Race Riot of 1919

The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 was a violent conflict that erupted in Chicago during the summer of 1919, part of a series of racial tensions across the U.S. following World War I. It started when a Black teenager drowned after being stoned by a white crowd near a segregated beach. Anger and prejudice led to days of violence, with white mobs attacking Black residents, homes, and businesses. Over 23 people were killed, and many others injured. The riot highlighted deep racial divisions and discrimination in American society, and it prompted efforts to address racial inequality and improve race relations.