Hough riots
Period of civil unrest and rioting in Cleveland, Ohio in July 1966 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Hough riots were riots in the predominantly African-American community of Hough (pronounced "Huff") in Cleveland, Ohio, United States which took place from July 18 to 23, 1966. During the riots, four African Americans were killed and 50 people were injured. There were 275 arrests and numerous incidents of arson and firebombings. City officials at first blamed black nationalist and communist organizations for the riots, but historians generally dismiss these claims today, arguing that the cause of the Hough Riots were primarily poverty and racism.[1] The riots caused rapid population loss and economic decline in the area, which lasted at least five decades after the riots.
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Part of Ghetto riots | |||
Date | July 18–23, 1966 | ||
Location | Hough neighborhood, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. 41.5092°N 81.6346°W / 41.5092; -81.6346 | ||
Caused by | Racial tension, poverty, racial segregation | ||
Methods | Widespread gunfire, rioting, looting, assault, arson, protests, property damage, murder | ||
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Casualties | |||
Death(s) | 4 | ||
Injuries | 50 | ||
Arrested | approx. 275 |