Racial violence has been a pervasive and tragic aspect of Black history throughout the centuries. From the transatlantic slave trade to the civil rights movement and beyond, Black individuals and communities have endured targeted attacks, lynching, mass killings, and systemic discrimination based on their race.

One of the most brutal and visible forms of racial violence in Black history is lynching. Between the late 19th and mid-20th centuries, thousands of Black people were lynched in the United States by white supremacist mobs. These acts of violence were often carried out in public, with the intent of instilling fear and maintaining white supremacy.

The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 is another infamous example of racial violence in Black history. In this devastating event, a prosperous Black neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, known as Black Wall Street, was destroyed by a white mob. Hundreds of Black residents were killed, and thousands were left homeless.

The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s also saw widespread racial violence, with Black activists and their allies facing threats, bombings, and attacks for demanding equal rights and an end to segregation.

While progress has been made in the fight against racial violence and discrimination, acts of racism and violence against Black individuals and communities continue to this day. It is essential to remember and learn from these tragic events in Black history to strive for a more just and equitable society.