Benton Harbor riots
The city of Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S., has had two major riots.
1966
On August 30, 1966, a riot began after a meeting discussing recreational facilities and police relations with respect to black residents.[1] During the riot, a black 18-year-old named Cecil Hunt was killed in a drive-by shooting; suspects were arrested but the assault charge was later dismissed.[1][2] Governor George W. Romney dispatched troops from the Michigan National Guard, who stood down on September 5 when the riot dissipated.[3]
2003
In June 2003, several citizens in Benton Harbor demonstrated for two days when black motorcyclist Terrance Shurn, being chased by a police officer, crashed into a building and died. As many as 300 state troopers and law enforcement personnel from neighboring communities were called to Benton Harbor.[4][5][6][7][8]
Indirectly, the riot contributed to the Jimmy Carter Work Project's 2005 activities being held in Benton Harbor and Detroit.[9]
Other years
Benton Harbor also experienced rioting in 1960, 1967, and 1990.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Negro [sic] Crowd Stones Cars in Michigan". Chicago Tribune. September 1, 1966. p. 6. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "Charge Dismissed in B.H. Racial Shooting". The News-Palladium. November 4, 1966. p. 1,12. Retrieved August 16, 2022. Article continued
- ^ "History of the Michigan National Guard: The Tumultuous 1960s: Benton Harbor, 1966". Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
- ^ a b Ast, William F. III (June 19, 2003). "Violence brings back bad memories for some". The Herald-Palladium. p. 4. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "Rain, curfew help bring quiet night to Benton Harbor". CNN. June 19, 2003. Retrieved January 13, 2009.
- ^ Hartzell, Ted (June 17, 2003). "House burned, police vehicles vandalized during Benton Harbor riot". The Herald-Palladium. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ Ast, William F. III; Michael Eliasohn (June 18, 2003). "Second night of violence leaves at least 15 injured in Benton Harbor". The Herald-Palladium. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ Aiken, Scott (June 19, 2003). "Huge police presence, rain keep rioters off the streets". The Herald-Palladium. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ Strode, Kim (October 23, 2003). "Carter's Goal: Up to 35 Homes". The Herald-Palladium. p. 1. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
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, archived March 13, 2006
- Wilgoren, Jodi (June 19, 2003). "Fatal Police Chase Ignites Rampage in Michigan Town". The New York Times. Retrieved July 30, 2008.
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