In October 1919, more than 200 Black sharecroppers were killed in a horrific act of racist violence in Elaine, Arkansas. Dr. Brian K. Mitchell, assistant professor of history at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has done extensive research on the Elaine Massacre and joins us to reflect on the attacks 100 years later.

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Links to what we discussed:

The Elaine Massacre

“Arkansas Residents Make a Case for Reparations 100 Years After the Elaine Massacre” | The American Prospect

Where to find Dr. Mitchell:

Brian Mitchell, Ph.D. on LinkedIn

Brian Mitchell, Ph.D.'s faculty page at UA Little Rock

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