The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr. Hundreds of Black people were killed and thousands were injured in the onslaughts. In different cities, white rioters attacked Black men, women, and children, targeted Black organizational meetings and destroyed Black homes and Black businesses. Approximately 25 race riots broke out across the United States. 'The Three Mothers is a fascinating exploration into the lives of three women ignored by history after raising sons who helped shape a movement. Violence targeted at Black Veterans and their families led to one of the bloodiest summers for Black Americans, known in history as the Red Summer. Thousands of Black Veterans were assaulted, threatened, abused or lynched following military service. According to the Equal Justice Initiative, no one was more at risk of experiencing violence and targeted racial terror than Black Veterans who had proven their valor and courage as soldiers. Once again irrational white supremacist fears turned into extreme forms of brutality. Their pride was seen as something in need of control. “Their military experience made them more of a threat.
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