Red Summer

"Red Summer" is a compelling narrative history that delves into one of America's most violent episodes of race riots and lynchings following World War I. The work examines the intense racial unrest from April to November 1919, which stretched across the nation, impacting millions and resulting in significant loss of life. Cameron McWhirter highlights major events in cities such as Chicago, Washington, DC, and Omaha, while also exploring the initial rise of a civil rights movement that would ultimately reshape American society.