The 1906 Atlanta race massacre, also known as the Atlanta race riot, involved various groups of people who were both directly involved and affected by the event. The primary groups involved were the white mob (mostly comprised of white supremacists) and the African American community in Atlanta. The white mob instigated the violence, fueled by racial tensions and the false accusation that a black man had assaulted a white woman. They targeted African Americans, attacking and killing many innocent individuals, and burning their homes and businesses. As a result, the African American community, which had already faced systemic racial discrimination, suffered immense loss and trauma. The event also involved the police, who initially failed to intervene effectively and protect the African American population. Ultimately, the 1906 Atlanta race massacre deeply impacted the African American community, leading to heightened racial tensions and fear, as well as leaving scars on the city's history.
