East St. Louis is the site of a race massacre that occurred in 1917. Known popularly as the “1917 East St. Louis Race Riot,” the event spanned three days and resulted in between 100-300 deaths.
We plan to interview elders whose parents and relatives experienced the riots. The result will be a podcast (Class Of 1917) that is accessible to the community as well as a culminating in person listening party.
Listen to the trailer: