In 1967, Newark burst into flames. But what lit the match? People couldn’t agree on the cause. They couldn’t even agree on the result. Politicians, and many whites, called the violent e… ...

50 Years Later, Newark Riots of 1967 Recall an Era Echoed by Black Lives Matter The rioting that began July 12, 1967, left 26 dead, more than 700 injured and nearly 1,500 arrested, mostly black ...

NEWARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — It's been more than 50 years since New Jersey's largest city saw one of the nation's most destructive race riots. There were vivid images from thousands protesting in ...

A monument commemorates the Newark riots of 1967, in Newark, New Jersey. Seth Wenig / AP. In 1970, Newark became the first Northeastern city to elect a black mayor.

LIFE Magazine LIFE coverage of the Newark riots from the July 28, 1967 issue. Photo by Frank Dandridge. LIFE Magazine. More Must-Reads from TIME. Cybersecurity Experts Are Sounding the Alarm on DOGE; ...

Politicians, and many whites, called the violent event a riot, a mad orgy of lawlessness. Activists, and many Blacks, ... In 1967, Newark burst into flames. But what lit the match?