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Riots
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Chicago Anarchists on Trial: Evidence from the Haymarket Affair, 1886-1887 
 "This collection showcases more than 3,800 images of original manuscripts, broadsides, photographs, prints and artifacts relating to the Haymarket Affair. The violent confrontation between Chicago police and labor protesters in 1886 proved to be a pivotal setback in the struggle for American workers' rights." Search by keyword or browse by subject, names, or transcript and exhibits from the trial of Illinois vs. August Spies et al. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award98/ichihtml/ Topics: Activism, Labor, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, United States History Last updated Mar 3, 2004 The Dramas of Haymarket
A history of the Haymarket Affair and the emerging power of labor, putting it in context beginning with the Great Chicago Fire and the national railroad strike of 1877. Presented as a tragedy in five acts with prologue and epilogue, this history includes visual materials, artifacts, video segments (requires QuickTime), and various documents. Archives contains "copies of most of the original manuscripts, artifacts, broadsides, photographs, prints, transcript of witness testimony and the accompanying evidence from the trial," and more.There are also suggested readings. From the Chicago Historical Society and Northwestern University. http://www.chicagohistory.org/dramas/ Topics: Activism, Labor, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Political Parties & Theories, U.S. History By Place, United States History Last updated Feb 25, 2004 Famous Trials: The Chicago Seven
Background about "the 1969-70 trial of seven radicals accused of conspiring to incite a riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago." Includes an essay about the protests at the 1968 convention and the trial, and links to material about some of the participants (some links broken). From a professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/trials2.htm Topics: Activism, Judicial Process Last updated Jun 5, 2008 Florida Corrections: Centuries of Progress
This history of corrections in Florida (from 1821 to present) covers legal and legislative events, probation, supervision, prison escapes, and riots, as well as the philosophies of superintendents and wardens that have shaped corrections in Florida. Includes a timeline. Note: navigate this chronological narrative from arrows at the bottom of the Web pages in this exhibit. From the Florida Department of Corrections. http://www.dc.state.fl.us/oth/timeline/ Topics: Activism, U.S. History By Place Last updated Dec 3, 2003 A Huey P. Newton Story: Watts Riots
This portion of a companion site to a film about Huey Newton, co-founder and leader of the Black Panther movement, features brief information about the Watts Riots. "On August 11, 1965, Los Angeles's South Central neighborhood of Watts became a scene of the greatest example of racial tension America had seen." It includes newsreel footage. Note: Not all links are functioning. http://www.pbs.org/hueypnewton/times/times_watts.html Topics: Activism, Black Resources Last updated Mar 8, 2005 Indepth: France Riots
Background information about the 2005 riots in France, which started in October in the Paris suburbs and spread to other towns in France. Includes a map of affected areas, a timeline with links to related news stories, photos, and a video clip. From the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/paris_riots/ Topics: Activism, Politics by Place Last updated Nov 27, 2005 Jack Hamann, Rewriting History in "American Soil"
This companion to a National Public Radio (NPR) program features the text of the first chapter of "On American Soil." Using declassified evidence, Hamann revisits the hanging of an Italian prisoner of war near a U.S. Army base in Washington state and the subsequent court martial of African American soldiers charged with the assault. Includes links to background information, a timeline, and an interview with the author. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4659346 Topics: Activism, Black Resources, Crime, Military, Mysteries and More, U.S. History By Place, Wars & Conflicts Last updated May 26, 2005 May 4 Collection
Site of an archive devoted to the May 4, 1970 "student demonstration against the Vietnam War." Contains a FAQ about the day when "Ohio National Guardsmen left four students dead," a description and subject guide to the May 4 Collection, a chronology of events, an annotated bibliography, and more. From the Department of Special Collections and Archives at Kent State University. http://www.library.kent.edu/page/11247 Topics: Activism, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jul 11, 2007 National Historic Landmarks Program: Stonewall
Information about this bar in New York City that was designated as a national historic landmark in 2000 because in June 1969 it was "the scene of important events that sparked the modern struggle for the civil rights of gay and lesbian Americans." Includes a statement of significance and an image of the building. From the National Park Service. http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=-1888210723&ResourceType=Site Topics: Activism, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, History Last updated Sep 21, 2006 The Negro Holocaust: Lynching and Race Riots in the United States, 1850-1950
An overview of "anti-Black violence from the 1880s to the 1950s," including information on lynchings, race riots, and the response of the black community. A curriculum unit by Robert A. Gibson for the Yale-New Haven (Connecticut) Teachers Institute. Includes a bibliography. http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/guides/1979/2/79.02.04.x.html Topics: Activism, Black Resources, Social Issues Last updated Jan 26, 2005 New York City Draft Riots of 1863
This excerpt from the book "In the Shadow of Slavery: African Americans in New York City, 1626-1863" discusses the July 1863 riots in New York City that followed the enactment of a new conscription lottery law. "Throughout the week of riots [known as the Civil War Draft Riots], mobs harassed and sometimes killed blacks and their supporters and destroyed their property." From the University of Chicago Press. http://www.press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/317749.html Topics: Activism, Black Resources, Labor, Military, U.S. History By Place, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Jun 20, 2005 Riots Prompt State of Emergency in France
Radio news stories about the 2005 rioting in France "that has spread from the immigrant communities of the Paris suburbs to hundreds of towns across the country." The riots "began following the death of two teenagers of African origin who were electrocuted ... while apparently fleeing police." From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4994164 Topics: Activism, Politics by Place Last updated Nov 9, 2005 Springfield, Illinois, Race Riot of 1908
Compilation of material about the commemoration of "the 100th anniversary of what has become known as 'the Springfield Race Riot of 1908'. The events of two sweltering days in August of 1908 shocked the nation and led to the formation of the NAACP." Includes a downloadable brochure about the event with a self-guided walking tour of Springfield, links to related websites, and an events calendar. From the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. http://www.visit-springfieldillinois.com/Race-Riots/ Topics: Activism, Social Issues, U.S. History By Place Last updated Aug 11, 2008 The Springfield Race Riot of 1908
This illustrated narrative recounts the August 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois, starting with the events of the later afternoon and evening of August 14, when a crowd demanded the release of two prisoners at the city's jail, and continuing with the violent events that followed. Includes curriculum materials. Part of Illinois Periodicals Online (IPO), a digital imaging project at the Northern Illinois University Libraries funded by the Illinois State Library. http://www.lib.niu.edu/1996/iht329622.html Topics: Activism, Social Issues, U.S. History By Place Last updated Aug 11, 2008 The Springfield Race Riot of 1908
Illustrated presentation about the 1908 Springfield, Illinois, race riot, including "its connection with the creation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)." Includes a map showing the route of the lynch mob through Springfield on August 15, 1908. A ThinkQuest site. http://library.thinkquest.org/2986/ Topics: Activism, Black Resources, Social Issues Last updated Aug 13, 2008 Tulsa, 1921
This 2001 article from The Nation discusses the Tulsa, Oklahoma, race riots which began on May 31, 1921, and lasted for three days. It includes an historical overview and material first published in the June 15, 1921, and June 29, 1921, issues of the magazine. http://www.thenation.com/doc/20010820/1921tulsa Topics: Activism, Black Resources, Social Issues, U.S. History By Place Last updated Dec 6, 2005 Tulsa Race Riot of 1921
This site features links to information about "one of the most devastating race riots in the history of the United States," which began on May 31, 1921. Sources include "The Final Report of the Race Riot Commission," photographs and a brief overview of the riot, a bibliography, selected articles from Tulsa, Oklahoma, newspapers, and other related links. From the African-American Resource Center of the Tulsa City-County Library. http://www.tulsalibrary.org/aarc/riot/riot.php Topics: Activism, Black Resources, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Social Issues, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jun 3, 2008 Tulsa Race Riot Photographs
A collection of photographs "meant to provide a basic understanding of the events that took place during and after the Tulsa [Oklahoma] Race Riot" of 1921. From the Department of Special Collections, McFarlin Library, University of Tulsa. http://www.lib.utulsa.edu/Speccoll/collections/RaceRiot/tulsa_race_riot.htm Topics: Activism, Black Resources, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Social Issues, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jun 2, 2006 Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson
Companion site to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) documentary directed by Ken Burns about boxer Jack Johnson, "the first African-American Heavyweight Champion of the World, whose dominance over his white opponents spurred furious debates and race riots in the early 20th century." Includes several essays related to documentary on topics such as Johnson's relationships with white women, conviction of violation of the Mann Act, a boxing glossary, timeline, and teacher's guide. http://www.pbs.org/unforgivableblackness/ Topics: Activism, Black Resources, Notable People, Sports Last updated Jan 13, 2005 Violence in the City--an End or a Beginning? A Report by the Governor's Commission on the Los Angeles Riots, December 2, 1965
Full text of the McCone Report, a study commissioned by California Governor Edmund G. Brown concerning the August 1965 Watts riots in Los Angeles. From the the University of Southern California (USC) Libraries. http://www.usc.edu/libraries/archives/cityinstress/mccone/ Topics: Activism, Black Resources Last updated Jun 7, 2006 Wattstax
This site is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) P.O.V. program about "'Wattstax,' the 1973 documentary directed by Mel Stuart. In August 1972, seven years after the Watts riots, the legendary Stax recording label staged a benefit concert in Los Angeles for 90,000 people. As time went by, it became known as the Black Woodstock." Includes vintage reviews, soundtrack highlights, a filmmaker interview, and links to related information. http://www.pbs.org/pov/wattstax/ Topics: Activism, Black Resources, Film: Genres & Themes, Music, Musical Genres Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Zoot Suit Riots: Los Angeles Erupts in Violence
Explores the 1943 Los Angeles riots, when "ethnic and racial tensions [between Anglos and Mexican-Americans] that had been building up over the years boiled over." Includes a timeline (1880s-1972), maps, letters of the Sleepy Lagoon defendants sent from San Quentin Prison, press depictions of the riot, information on related people and Zoot Suit culture, and a teacher's guide. Companion to the PBS American Experience program of same title (includes transcript). Available in English and Spanish. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/zoot/index.html Topics: Activism, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Correspondence, Social Issues Last updated Jun 29, 2005 The Zoot-Suit and Style Warfare
This 1984 essay by Stuart Cosgrove explores the 1943 Los Angeles "Zoot-Suit Riots" and the social and political importance of the zoot-suit to Mexican-American youths ("pachucos") as "an emblem of ethnicity and a way of negotiating an identity." Originally published in the History Workshop Journal. http://invention.smithsonian.org/centerpieces/whole_cloth/u7sf/u7materials/cosgrove.html Topics: Activism, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Nov 28, 2004 |
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