Social dynamite explodes, triggered by slum unrest (NJ Afro American Aug22,1964)

Social dynamite explodes, triggered by slum unrest (NJ Afro American Aug22,1964)

Article from the New Jersey Afro-American on August 22, 1964 describing the recent outbreak of “riots” in Paterson, Elizabeth, Passaic, and Jersey City. Mayor Addonizio is quoted as working ‘feverishly’ with leaders to ‘avoid the possibility of any outbreak of racial violence.’ — Credit: New Jersey Afro-American, Newark Public Library