Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- President Biden recently signed a proclamation establishing the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Springfield. The event would wind up being the springboard for the formation of the NAACP, a national organization that helps support the advancement of minorities.
Delaine Donaldson of the Effingham County Cultural Center & Museum did a little digging on the event and what effects it had locally. You can listen to the interview below.
Thanks to Delaine Donaldson for giving more details on the 1908 Springfield Race Riot, and how the event impacted local communities. You can find more information on the museum and learn more about the County’s history at effinghamcountymuseum.org.
This is part of a monthly series of interviews that will continue next month.
This interview was conducted by Derek Warren, News Director for Cromwell Media, Effingham
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