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1922

cultural violence

Perry Massacre

Perry, Florida, FL · On map

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The Perry massacre of 1922 involved white mobs attacking the Black community in Perry, Florida. The violence resulted in numerous deaths of Black residents as part of a broader pattern of racial massacres in the South during this period. The massacre targeted Black residents who were attempting to maintain economic and political autonomy in the community.

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