1906 Atlanta Race Massacre (Riot)
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The 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre (Riot) involved various groups of people. The primary participants were white mobs comprised of mostly working-class and underprivileged whites who targeted the African American community in Atlanta, Georgia. African Americans living in Atlanta were the main victims of the violence.
The event occurred as a result of heightened racial tensions in the city. On September 22, 1906, after false reports of African American men assaulting white women spread, white mobs began attacking and assaulting African American individuals. This led to widespread violence and destruction, with African American homes, businesses, and churches being targeted and destroyed.
The event took place in Atlanta, Georgia, primarily in the downtown area and its surrounding neighborhoods.
The 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre (Riot) took place in the state of Georgia, specifically in the region of Atlanta.
The event occurred on September 22, 1906.