The Ocoee Massacre of 1920 | 'Town on Fire'

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BY REVOLT / 2.22.2024

This episode of “Town on Fire” delves into The Ocoee Massacre of 1920, which has been described as “the single bloodiest day in modern American political history.” Approximately 50 Black people died in the violence and the entire Black community of Ocoee, Florida was forced to flee the town. As noted economist Dr. Hamilton said, “Black people were systematically denied civic engagement and the simple right to vote, and we would be naive to not understand how political participation is linked to economic outcomes.” Watch now.

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