African Americans in Tampa, Florida, erupted in protest after the death of 23-year-old Melvin Hair, a Black man who died in police custody following a traffic stop. The incident, involving a white officer, sparked a night of unrest in the College Hill neighborhood. The rebellion highlighted ongoing tensions between the Black community and law enforcement, drawing national attention to issues of police brutality and systemic racism.
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