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Jackson State Killings 1970

1970
Mississippi
Era
Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts
Year
1970
Location
Mississippi
Status
Historical record
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Students
Forces
Jackson State HBCU students
VS
Victor
Mississippi Police
Forces
Mississippi Highway Patrol + Jackson Police
Outcome
2 students killed; 12 wounded; obscured by Kent State 11 days earlier
The Battle

History & Significance

Black students' deaths received less coverage than Kent State; ongoing racial inequality in protest response

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Jackson State Killings 1970 take place?
Jackson State Killings 1970 took place in 1970.
Where was Jackson State Killings 1970 fought?
Jackson State Killings 1970 was fought in Mississippi, United States.
What was the outcome of Jackson State Killings 1970?
2 students killed; 12 wounded; obscured by Kent State 11 days earlier
What was the significance of Jackson State Killings 1970?
Black students' deaths received less coverage than Kent State; ongoing racial inequality in protest response
Protected heritage nearby

Historic Sites near Jackson State Killings 1970

Smith Park Architectural District (Boundary Increase)
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Mississippi Governor's Mansion
Early Republic · 0.1 mi
City Hall
Industrial · 0.2 mi
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Industrial · 0.2 mi
Hinds County Courthouse
Modern · 0.2 mi
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