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1835

cultural violence

Gentleman's Riot

Boston, Massachusetts, MA · On map

Gentleman's Riot
Gentleman's Riot

In 1835, numerous riots occurred throughout Boston targeting abolitionists and Black communities, including the Gentleman's Riot. The violence was part of widespread anti-abolitionist and anti-Black riots across the Northeast in 1835[1]. The riots reflected intense opposition to racial equality and abolition movements[1].

African American Racial violence Slavery & emancipation

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