Robert Charles (1865–1900) was an African-American activist living in New Orleans who took part in a gunfight between July 24 and 27, 1900, after being assaulted by a police officer, leading to the death of five policemen and two civilians, and the wounding of 19 others. The event sparked a major race riot, known as the Robert Charles riots.
Robert Charles (1865–1900) was an African-American activist living in New Orleans who took part in a gunfight between July 24 and 27, 1900, after being assaulted by a police officer, leading to the death of five policemen and two civilians, and the wounding of 19 others. The event sparked a major race riot, known as the Robert Charles riots.
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