The Phenomenon of Sundown Towns
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So what are sundown Towns?
A sundown or sunset town was a city, town or neighborhood in the US that excluded non-whites after dark.
The term sundown came from the signs that were posted at the Towns borders stating
Check out the video below to learn more
https://youtu.be/VFnYYVD3Mzc (Opens in a new window)Hope you enjoy,
K
Date
April 2, 2021
Topic
African American History
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