Benton Harbor riots
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The city of Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA has had two major riots.
1966
On August 30, 1966, due to a fatal shooting,[1] residents rioted for six days. Governor George W. Romney dispatched troops from the Michigan National Guard, who stood down on September 5.[2][3]
2003
Riots occurred in Benton Harbor in 2003. [4]
Other years
Benton Harbor also experienced rioting in 1960, 1967, and 1990.[3]
References
- ^ "Negro Crowd Stones Cars in Michigan". Chicago Tribune. 1966-09-01. Retrieved 2008-03-21.
- ^ History of the Michigan National Guard: The Tumultuous 1960s: Benton Harbor, 1966, State of Michigan website.
- ^ a b Ast, William F. III (2003-06-19). "Violence brings back bad memories for some". The Herald-Palladium. Retrieved 2008-03-19.
- ^ http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/0620/p01s04-ussc.html
External links
- Benton Harbor, A Plan for Positive Change: Final Report of the Governor’s Benton Harbor Task Force, Reverend James Atterberry and Greg Roberts, co-chairs, October 15, 2003
- Wilgoren, Jodi (2003-06-19). "Fatal Police Chase Ignites Rampage in Michigan Town". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-07-30.
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