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Industrial Development Coalition. Tax exemptions and incentives to corporations from the North who were not hiring Black people – taxation without representation. Integration of schools in Monroe. No buses to Black schools so Black children had to walk long distances even though there were white schools a few blocks from their homes. Early experiences of the Freedom Riders. Felt very comfortable in Monroe. Did not have any conflicts with the white people in the town. Monroe whites attack picket lines. Provided new understanding of conditions to Freedom Riders. RFW advised them that it was okay to be pacifist but to beware that being openly pacifist can open up the group to violent attacks. Friday before fleeing Monroe (August 25, 1961), 10 year old boy Prentiss Robinson beaten by 3 white men in town, 3 Freedom Riders attacked in the next county – one escapes by running into the woods but went missing. Law enforcement was asked to assist in finding him to avoid potential violence against him by anti-Freedom Riders, but no assistance. Freedom Riders request protection. RFW brings demands to governor’s aide – Hugh B. Cannon. Freedom Riders are threatened by white racists. Sheriff’s department brings over 5000 white racists into the town to fight the Freedom Riders. On Sunday, August 27, 1961 the Freedom Riders were beaten and jailed for picketing violations. Members of the community begin to arm themselves against the white racists. The Kidnapping Story. Phone call from the sheriff of Monroe threatening the arrival of state troopers to arrest and kill RFW. Decided to leave Monroe, not because they feared indictment, but for the family’s safety. Mae Mallory comes to Monroe with many others and media. Aim: show the “viciousness” happening in Monroe. Governor tells people coming in that they can trust in justice but Black people continually treated unjustly. Black man received a 5 year sentence for leering at a white woman. $1900 settlement for death of Black girls. Women and men attacked and beaten – assailants freed. US Justice Dept. spreads lies around the country about RFW.
![Negroes with Guns - Part 2](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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Industrial Development Coalition. Tax exemptions and incentives to corporations from the North who were not hiring Black people – taxation without representation. Integration of schools in Monroe. No buses to Black schools so Black children had to walk long distances even though there were white schools a few blocks from their homes. Early experiences of the Freedom Riders. Felt very comfortable in Monroe. Did not have any conflicts with the white people in the town. Monroe whites attack picket lines. Provided new understanding of conditions to Freedom Riders. RFW advised them that it was okay to be pacifist but to beware that being openly pacifist can open up the group to violent attacks. Friday before fleeing Monroe (August 25, 1961), 10 year old boy Prentiss Robinson beaten by 3 white men in town, 3 Freedom Riders attacked in the next county – one escapes by running into the woods but went missing. Law enforcement was asked to assist in finding him to avoid potential violence against him by anti-Freedom Riders, but no assistance. Freedom Riders request protection. RFW brings demands to governor’s aide – Hugh B. Cannon. Freedom Riders are threatened by white racists. Sheriff’s department brings over 5000 white racists into the town to fight the Freedom Riders. On Sunday, August 27, 1961 the Freedom Riders were beaten and jailed for picketing violations. Members of the community begin to arm themselves against the white racists. The Kidnapping Story. Phone call from the sheriff of Monroe threatening the arrival of state troopers to arrest and kill RFW. Decided to leave Monroe, not because they feared indictment, but for the family’s safety. Mae Mallory comes to Monroe with many others and media. Aim: show the “viciousness” happening in Monroe. Governor tells people coming in that they can trust in justice but Black people continually treated unjustly. Black man received a 5 year sentence for leering at a white woman. $1900 settlement for death of Black girls. Women and men attacked and beaten – assailants freed. US Justice Dept. spreads lies around the country about RFW.
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