A race riot began in Cincinnati when African Americans held an Independence Day celebration, which some whites regarded as a demonstration for full integration; the attendance of the noted abolitionist James Birney helped stir up passions.

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• “died. The riot was not brought under control until the governor intervened and declared martial law. [ 5 ] The anti-abolitionist paper the Daily Cincinnati Republican described the tenement that was burned as "notorious as a place of resort of rogues, thieves, and prostitutes - black and white". The paper said the arson was viewed by a "large concourse of our citizens" who made no effort to extinguish the flames. [ 3 ] July riots [ edit ] On 5 July, a race riot began when African Americans observed an Independence Day celebration. Although this had long been the custom of the blacks, some whit”

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