Shots in the Back: Exhuming the 1970 Augusta Riot
Georgia Public Broadcasting"Shots in the Back: Exhuming the 1970 Augusta Riot" tells the story of one of the first major Civil Rights Era riots in the South. The immediate cause of the riot in Augusta, Ga. was the brutal murder of Charles Oatman, an African American teenager held by police in the county jail. During the riot, six Black men were killed by white police officers, all of them shot in the back. In a collaboratio... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Host Sea Stachura and editor Keocia Howard look back on the making of "Shots in the Back: Exhuming the 1970 Augusta Riot."
Was the Augusta riot worth it? Fifty years after the uprising, we look at the societal changes that it sparked, and what the Civil Rights Movement looks like today.
In 1970, what happened in Augusta was actually part of a larger national story as campuses across the country were shut down due to protests.
In the months following Augusta's riot, activism was at an all-time high. As white Augustans braced themselves for the possibility of more violence, Black activists worked for more immediate change. Meanwhile, the police department rewarded the offic... more
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- Excellent work!
I learned a lot about Augusta’s history and was blown away by the eloquence, thoughtfulness, & engagement of these students. Hearing young people tackle tough issues was impressive and inspiring. Thank you for the hard work on this!
Apple Podcasts5hamrick52
United States4 years ago - Thank you!
There was so much to learn here but my biggest takeaway as a GA mother of 3 is how to continue the conversation around race with my kids. Excellent podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Tiffany SnookUnited States5 years ago - A necessary discussion
If the City of Augusta is to ever realize it’s community vision of “One Augusta”, that “celebrates geographic, socio-economic and racial diversity” the full history of this city’s past has to be told. Not just to illuminate the local story of the area majority, but to speak truth to their experience. As noted by Dr. John Henrik Clarke, “History is a clock that people use to find themselves on the map of human geography. It tells them where they are, but more importantly, what they must be.” I so... more
Apple Podcasts5Denim's DaddyUnited States5 years ago - Well done and informative
I live in the area and had never heard of this incident. I appreciate that the children at Jessye Norman were able to participate in the production of this series, yet I am also sadden that they had to realize the [recent] history of the town. Well done podcast series.
Apple Podcasts5BrowniesecoUnited States5 years ago - Excellent reporting
I was 14 and a 9th grade student at Langford JR High School during the riot. I vividly recall the troops camped out at my elementary school next door. My parents did not discuss the cause of the riots. Several years ago, I contacted the Augusta Museum to find information about the riots and the cause. I only got a newspaper article in response to my request. With the 50th anniversary, I have found more information on the anniversary website and by “googling”. Thank you for bringing the facts to ... more
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