1866
New Orleans Race Riot
On July 30, 1866, a white mob attacked African American voters and Republican supporters in New Orleans during a parade, killing at least 37 Black people and 3 white allies. The riot was orchestrated to suppress Black political participation and intimidate Reconstruction …
New Orleans, Louisiana, LA
African American
Racial violence
Voting rights
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On July 30, 1866, a white mob attacked African American voters and Republican supporters in New Orleans during a parade, killing at least 37 Black people and 3 white allies. The riot was orchestrated to suppress Black political participation and intimidate Reconstruction activists. Federal authorities failed to adequately protect victims or prosecute perpetrators.