As the nation struggles with the aftermath of the Detroit riots, a nationwide pattern of violence against African Americans and Mexicans has come to light. According to sources, the recent disturbances in Detroit were not isolated incidents, but rather the culmination of a coordinated effort to strike fear into the hearts of minority communities. On June 29, 1943, representatives of 14 organizations met with President Roosevelt, calling for swift and decisive action to be taken against those responsible for the violence. The president’s office has so far remained tight-lipped about the meeting, fueling speculation about the gravity of the situation.
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- State: National
- Category: Human Trafficking
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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