Politics & Government
National Monument To Mark Site Of 1908 Springfield Race Riots
Hundreds were injured, and dozens of Black-owned businesses and homes were destroyed.
August 15, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) — The White House will move to designate the site of the Springfield Race Riot as a national monument.
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Illinois State Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-13th) made the announcement Wednesday afternoon as the monument will mark the moment in 1908 when a white mob incited a riot that left several people dead.
Hundreds were injured, and dozens of Black-owned businesses and homes were destroyed.
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