Biden is designating site of 1908 Springfield, Ill., race riot as a national monument
Briefly

The Springfield race riot of 1908 was ignited by racial tensions following the murder of a white resident, allegedly by a Black man, and later accusations of rape that were founded on a lie.
This proclamation signifies an acknowledgment of America's systematic racism and its violent past, emphasizing the need for ongoing dialogue about race, history, and societal progress.
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