On August 10, 1827, a race riot occurred in Cincinnati, Ohio, a significant event in the city’s history. The riot was triggered by rising racial tensions, particularly between the white population and the growing free African American community. This unrest had been building for some time due to issues like competition for jobs, racial prejudice, and the presence of abolitionist sentiment in the area.

The immediate cause of the riot was a confrontation between black and white workers. White mobs attacked African Americans, targeting their homes and businesses. The violence was fueled by fear and resentment of the economic and social changes in the city as free African Americans began to establish a more visible presence.

The aftermath of the riot led to the city enacting harsher laws against African Americans, such as restrictions on their ability to settle in Cincinnati. This riot was part of a broader pattern of racial violence that was occurring in several Northern cities during the early 19th century, despite the fact that the North was less reliant on slavery than the South.

This event highlighted the deep racial divisions in the United States during that period and reflected the challenges faced by African Americans even in Northern states.