History Daily The Camilla Massacre
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Sep 19, 2025 In September 1868, a peaceful protest against the expulsion of Black legislators in Georgia turns tragic. White supremacists launch a brutal attack on the marchers, leading to the Camilla Massacre. The episode explores the violent rise of the KKK and the political ramifications of the incident. The local response to rising threats reveals deep racial tensions. The aftermath sees survivors hunted down, and the event's story remains suppressed for years, raising questions about historical memory and justice.
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Assassination Of Judge George Ashburn
- Judge George Ashburn was assassinated at his boarding home by masked men who forced entry and shot him dead.
- The killing became the Georgia KKK chapter's first public act and intimidated witnesses from testifying.
Violence Met With Political Gains
- Ashburn's murder slowed justice because local authorities and opponents spread rumors to cover it up.
- Despite fear, Republican organizers pressed on and won a constitution expanding black male voting rights in Georgia.
Philip Joyner's Protest March
- Philip Joyner led a march to protest the expulsion of newly elected Black legislators from the Georgia legislature.
- The group included freedmen, musicians, and two white carpetbaggers who hoped their presence would deter violence.
