Red Summer

"Red Summer" refers to the violent racial clashes that occurred across the United States in 1919, primarily between Black and white communities. Following World War I, there was widespread racial tension, economic instability, and competition for jobs and housing. These tensions often erupted into riots, lynchings, and violence, resulting in the deaths of many Black and white Americans. The term "Red Summer" highlights the bloodshed and chaos during this period, which underscored the severe racial divisions and injustices faced by African Americans during the early 20th century.