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African American Massacres in the U.S.A.

This guide provides information and links to websites that detail the many racially inspired slaughters of African Americans in the United States of America by those considered white Americans.

Oct. 25, 1868: St. Bernard Parish Massacre

New York Times Historical

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Oct. 25, 1868: St. Bernard Parish Massacre
Zinn Project
UNRAVELING A FORGOTTEN MASSACRE IN MY LOUISIANA HOMETOWN
A History Teacher Discovers a Racially Driven Rampage That Still Haunts His Students' Lives

New York Times Historical

"LOUISIANA.: GEN. STEADMAN STILL AT THE HEAD OF THE NEW-ORLEANS POLICE. BUTCHERY OF NEGROES IN ST. BERNARD PARISH--THE ARMS STOLEN IN ARKANSAS IN THE HANDS OF NEW-ORLEANS REBELS." New York Times (1857-1922), Oct 31, 1868, pp. 1. ProQuest, https://search.proquest.com/docview/92438102?accountid=45774