Ernst, Bessie William (1931-) Soulful Reflections on the Detroit Riot.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09640.068 Author/Creator: Ernst, Bessie William (1931-) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Pamphlet Date: 1967 Pagination: 36 p. ; 27.5 x 21.3 cm. Order a Copy
One collection of poems entitled, "Soulful Reflections on the Detroit Riot," by Bessie Williams Ernst dated 1967. Poems reflect on racial discrimination against African Americans and the occurrences of Detroit Riots between July 23-31.
Bessie William Ernst was an educator and resident of Detroit during the 1967 riots.
The Detroit Riots of 1967 occurred over a span of 5 days. Instigated by prolonged police brutality against African Americans, heat and a dense population. 43 people were killed. Most deaths were caused by the National Guard against civilians.
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