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DETROIT, 1942. Police arresting a black tenant during a riot caused by white residents
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DETROIT, 1942. Police arresting a black tenant during a riot caused by white residents
DETROIT, 1942.
Police arresting a black tenant during a riot caused by white residents attempting to keep black families from moving into the Sojourner Truth homes in Detroit, Michigan. Photograph by Arthur Siegel, February 1942
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1942 Arrest Arthur Black Detroit February Great Migration Horseback Michigan Police Riot Siegel Sojourner Truth Housing Project
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This powerful print captures a pivotal moment in Detroit's history during the year 1942. In the midst of racial tensions, white residents took to the streets in protest against black families moving into the Sojourner Truth homes. The image showcases police officers on horseback arresting a black tenant as chaos ensues around them. The photograph, taken by Arthur Siegel in February 1942, serves as a haunting reminder of the discrimination and violence faced by African Americans during this era. It reflects both the Great Migration that brought many black families to northern cities seeking better opportunities and also highlights the resistance they encountered from some white communities. The Sojourner Truth housing project was intended to provide affordable housing for African American families but became a flashpoint for racial conflict. This particular scene captures not only an arrest but also reveals the larger struggle for equality and civil rights that persisted throughout mid-20th century America. As we reflect on this image today, it serves as a stark reminder of our nation's troubled past while also inspiring us to continue fighting for justice and equality for all. It is through confronting these painful moments that we can strive towards building a more inclusive society where every individual is treated with dignity and respect.
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