1919 Race Riots Archives - Chicago History Museum

The Murder of Eugene Williams and a Racial Reckoning

July 27, 2020

One hundred and one years ago today, the Chicago Race Riot began with the murder of Eugene Williams and the failure of law enforcement to hold those responsible for his … Learn More

The Red Summer of 1919

July 26, 2019

By chm_admin

This Saturday marks one hundred years since the Chicago Race Riot that began on July 27 and ended on August 3, 1919. In this photo essay, CHM assistant curator Julius … Learn More

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