Policing Racial Violence: 1919 and Beyond

Published on Oct 22, 2019

In 1919, what role did the police play in calming the riots, or fueling them? How did various communities view the police in 1919? What has changed today? Chicago History Museum hosts a discussion about law enforcement and the nature of racial violence from 1919 to the present. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).