EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 1 MIN
#OTD in 1970: Remembering the Jackson State Shooting
from AURN News · host Clay Cane
On this day in 1970, police opened fire at Jackson State College in Mississippi, killing Phillip Lafayette Gibbs and James Earl Green and injuring 12 others. The shooting came just days after the Kent State tragedy and remains a painful chapter in the history of racial injustice and protest in America. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
On this day in 1970, two young Black men were killed after police opened fire on the campus of Jackson State College in Mississippi.
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#OTD in 1970: Remembering the Jackson State Shooting
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