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How an 1876 massacre of Black men in South Carolina turned racial terror into political power

How an 1876 massacre of Black men in South Carolina turned racial terror into political power
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As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, its citizens commemorate a democracy more diverse, free and inclusive than it’s ever been. The path to this milestone was imperfect and paved in blood and suffering. Still, few of the revelers will likely pay heed to the anniversary of another histo...

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