Biden to Designate Springfield Race RiotNational Monument
President Biden will use executive authority to commemorate the 1908 Springfield Race Riot, highlighting its historical significance and ongoing relevance.
- The monument will be designated on the 116th anniversary of the riot's end.
- Civil rights leaders and elected officials will join Biden for the proclamation.
- The 1908 riot resulted in the deaths of eight Black men and the destruction of numerous Black-owned businesses.
- The riot is considered a pivotal moment in U.S. race relations, leading to the founding of the NAACP.
- Recent racial tensions in Springfield underscore the monument's contemporary importance.
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