Charleston riot of 1919

Charleston riot of 1919

Part of the Red Summer
News coverage of the Charleston riot of 1919
Date	May 10, 1919
Location	United States
Outcome	Racial riots by white Americans against black Americans across the United States.
Deaths	6

The Charleston riot of 1919 took place on the night of Saturday, May 10, between members of the US Navy and the local black population. They attacked black individuals, businesses, and homes killing six and injuring dozens.