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Springfield Race Riots of 1908
From Episode number 526, Black History Month Stories: Springfield Race Riots of 1908; George W. Smith; George Hoagland,
air date Thursday, February 09, 1995
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Prairie Fire examines the riots in which an angry mob killed four people and destroyed 45 black homes and businesses in downtown Springfield. Velma Carey, a member of a committee that researched the riots, recounts the events for Prairie Fire host Alison Davis. Davis also talks to family members of riot victims.
Segment duration: 07:14
Producer: Alison Davis
This segment is filed in these categories: Ethnicity/Culture • History • Illinois Culture/History • Springfield
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