Скачать или смотреть Sarah & Connor EP 30: Ocoee Massacre Racial Violence and Voter Suppression in 1920 Florida

On November 2–3, 1920, the Ocoee Election Day Massacre in Florida marked a violent suppression of African American voters seeking to exercise their constitutional rights. Fueled by white supremacy and the Ku Klux Klan, a white mob attacked the Black community, resulting in numerous deaths and the destruction of homes and community centers. The massacre aimed to erase Black political participation and instill racial terror, effectively transforming Ocoee into a "sundown" town. Though omitted from mainstream history for decades, recent efforts seek to restore the massacre's place in American historical consciousness. This event highlights the use of violence to maintain white dominance and underscores the ongoing struggle for racial justice and voting rights. Understanding this history provides crucial insight into systemic racial inequity and the importance of protecting democratic rights for everyone.