Bidspirit auction | 1990S AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHS OF CROWN

1990S AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHS OF CROWN HEIGHTS RIOT - A lot of 4 black-and-white photographs representing Al Sharpton during the trial of Crown Heights riot. Photographed by Jane D. Watson, Christopher Smith, John Lernegan. Dated 1991 to 1994. Each picture features a detailed description on the backside. Alfred Charles Sharpton Jr., born 1954, is an African-American civil rights and social justice activist known for making controversial and incendiary comments over his career, including antisemitic and racially insensitive remarks. The Crown Heights riot was a race riot that took place from August 19 to August 21, 1991, in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, New York City. Black residents attacked Orthodox Jewish residents, damaged their homes, and looted businesses. The riots began after two 7 year-old children of Guyanese immigrants were unintentionally struck by a driver running a red light while following the motorcade of Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the leader of Chabad, a Jewish religious movement. One child died and the second was severely injured. Al Sharpton marched through Crown Heights and in front of the headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic movement with about 400 protesters. Photography And Documents, Historical Collectibles, Americana, Local History. THIS LOT IS ELIGIBLE FOR A 30-DAY UNCONDITIONAL RETURN FROM THE DATE OF THE SALE. RETURN SHIPPING IS THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. CANCELLATIONS REQUESTED PRIOR TO THE RECEIPT OF WON LOTS WILL NOT BE HONORED. Dimensions 10 x 8 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.