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Springfield Confronts 1908 Lynching Legacy | Springfield News
Springfield, Illinois, is confronting its painful past with a powerful second annual commemoration of the 1908 race riot — when two Black men were lynched, homes burned, and the city was forever scarred. This pivotal event birthed the NAACP, and now, from August 13–16, the community gathers for walking tours, museum exhibits, a haunting film, soil collection ceremonies for the Legacy Museum, and a gripping local play. Volunteers, students, and leaders like Austin Randolph and Candice Trees are rallying to keep history alive, turning tragedy into education and remembrance — with hopes for even…
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