Charleston riot of 1919
The Charleston riot of 1919 took place on the night of Saturday, May 10, between members of the US Navy and the local black population. They attacked black individuals, businesses, and homes killing six and injuring dozens.
| Part of the Red Summer | |
News coverage of the Charleston riot of 1919 | |
| Date | May 10, 1919 |
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| Location | United States |
| Outcome | Racial riots by white Americans against black Americans across the United States. |
| Deaths | 6 |
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