A violent race riot erupted in Detroit, Michigan, over the integration of the Sojourner Truth Homes, a federal housing project intended for Black families. White residents protested the planned move-in of Black tenants, resulting in clashes that left more than 40 people injured. The incident underscored the intense racial tensions in Northern cities and the challenges of desegregating public housing during World War II.
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