Greensboro Massacre
![]() On November 3, 1979, in Greensboro, North Carolina, five protestors attending the “Death to the Klan March” were killed by members of the KKK and the American Nazi Party. What is notable about this tragedy is how the law and its enforcers acted in this event. At the time of the protest, there were very few police officers there to keep the peace, and as a result the aggressors were able to escape. Furthermore, when the Klansmen and Nazis were brought to trial, they were acquited by all-white juries. Only many years, would the victims win a lawsuit against the aggressors ("88 Seconds that Refuse to End: The Greensboro Massacre - November 3, 1979").
In this tragedy, the law acted against those that supported the rights of African Americans. Similar to the experience of Mr. John Edgar Stokes in the story, their crises are caused by the social inequalities that African Americans left over from slavery. While this inequality has improved it still exists. By visiting Greensboro, you can see how this inequality can appear anywhere, even in a quite residential area of Greensboro. You can visit the site of the Greensboro Massacre by visiting the city and following the educational podcast walking tour “88 Seconds That Refuse to End: The Greensboro Massacre - November 3, 1979”. |
UNCG Public History Program
Podacast Walking Tour: 88 Seconds That Refuse to End: The Greensboro Massacre - November 3, 1979 The 88 seconds of violence on November 3, 1979 is only a small part to the story of the Greensboro Massacre. On this tour you will learn about the prior confrontations between Communist activists and Ku Klux Klan members which set the stage for the shooting, as well as how the Morningside community changed in the aftermath of this shattering event. Stops on this tour include:
Download and Listen to the podcast at: http://library.uncg.edu/dp/walkingtours/Nov1979.asp ("88 Seconds that Refuse to End: The Greensboro Massacre - November 3, 1979") ***Information courtesy of library.uncg.edu |