The 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre, also known as the Atlanta Race Riot, occurred in the city of Atlanta, Georgia. The event took place primarily in the downtown area of the city, which was comprised of several neighborhoods, including the black community of Atlanta known as "Sweet Auburn." The violence and chaos of the massacre were concentrated in these areas, as tensions between the white and black communities reached a boiling point. The riot had a significant impact on the social and political landscape of Atlanta and the state of Georgia as a whole, catalyzing changes and ruptures in race relations that would have lasting effects.
