They Lied About This Massacre To Protect A Racist Myth
Black History Year
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The Ignored Violence of the New York Draft Massacre
This chapter explores the violent events of the 1863 New York Draft Massacre, where a white mob resisted the draft intended to promote black freedom, resulting in devastating attacks on the black community. It challenges the notion that racism was confined to the South and urges a reexamination of historical narratives shaped by white supremacy.
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