Detroit Riot (1967)

The Detroit Riot of 1967 was a violent uprising that erupted from longstanding racial tensions, economic inequality, and police harassment of African Americans in Detroit. It began on July 23 after a police raid on an unlicensed bar in a Black neighborhood, leading to clashes between residents and police. Over five days, the unrest resulted in widespread destruction, numerous injuries, and 43 deaths. The riot highlighted deep-seated racial injustices and poverty, prompting calls for reform. It remains one of the most significant urban riots in U.S. history, reflecting broader struggles with racial inequality and social unrest during the Civil Rights era.