10 Sundown Towns That Shaped A Dark Chapter In Black American History

10 Sundown Towns That Shaped A Dark Chapter In Black American History

Source: larrybraunphotography.com / Getty   Sundown towns are a haunting but often overlooked chapter in American history. These were communities that, through law, intimidation, or violence, systematically excluded Black Americans and other minorities, particularly after sunset. The name “Sundown Town” comes from signs posted at city limits warning non-white people to leave town by sundown, or face dangerous consequences. What Were Sundown Town…

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Source: larrybraunphotography.com / Getty   Sundown towns are a haunting but often overlooked chapter in American history. These were communities that, through law, intimidation, or violence, systematically excluded Black Americans and other minorities, particularly after sunset. The name “Sundown Town” comes from signs posted at city limits warning non-white people to leave town by sundown, or face dangerous consequences. What Were Sundown Town…