This detailed report investigates the violence that erupted in Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1874, when white supremacists launched a reign of terror against African American residents and their white allies. The report traces the origins of the violence, identifies the individuals responsible, and exposes the complicity of local authorities. It sheds light on a dark chapter in American history and the struggle for civil rights.

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