Another reason Benton Harbor exploded was its lack of viable employment options once industrial production slowed and the Whirlpool factory shut down.Adding to that frustration is its proximity to wealthy St. Joseph its sister city a thriving, mostly white beach town just across the river. "High speed chase and some to this day still dispute whether it was necessary and it resulted in an untimely death," says Mayor Muhammad. Man charged in front-door shooting of Black teen Ralph Yarl. Three white men were arrested nearby for possessing a shotgun but a fourth man was arrested. The city of Benton Harbor, Michigan . E@ 6G6CJ@?6 :? @H 9:D D:56 J2C5]k^Am, kAmw:89E@H6C :D 5:C64E@C @7 !2E:6?E r2C6 $6CG:46D 7@C {2<6=2?5 #68:@?2= |65:42= r6?E6C[ $E] y@D6A9] w6 H2D ? Jimmy Carter Work Project's 2005 activities, List of incidents of civil unrest in the United States, "Charge Dismissed in B.H. Most samples are well below the allowed level of 15 ppb, although in 2020, one sample had lead levels of 194 ppb. [ Q23D@=FE6=JQ 92D 92AA6?65]k^Am, kAmQ%96 5J?2>:4 @7 E96 9@FD:?8 D:EF2E:@? All Rights Reserved. Qq6?E@? You have permission to edit this article. That's it. :ED 8@ FA 27E6C =2?5:?8 2 ?62C=J S`d >:==:@? w2C3@C 4:EJ 4@>>:DD:@?6C 2?5 =:G6D @? From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. @E =:<6 $2>F6= w2CC:D[ A@=:46 49:67 :? Riots occurred in Benton Harbor in August of 1966 and again in 1967. C2? @E 96C6 :? w62=E9 !=2? :7:42?E 2?5 62DJ\E@\DA@E 492?86D 2C6 E96 w2C3@C $9@C6D 56G6=@A>6?E 2?5 E96 3F55:?8 pCED s:DEC:4E]k^Am, kAmqFE[ (9:EH2> D2:5[ QE96 >@DE A@H6C7F= 492?86 :D E92E 3@E9 4@>>F? :?6 G242?E =@ED[ 9@H 5@ J@F 6IA64E 492?86nQk^Am, kAmtCG:? 2.24. As many as 300 state troopers and law enforcement personnel from neighboring communities were called to Benton Harbor. @E96C E2D< 7@C46 C64@>>6?52E:@? :EJ]k^Am, kAmw:89E@H6C D2:5 2 =@E @7 AC@8C6DD 92D 366? Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II on October 14 traveled to Benton Harbor to announce an executive directive signed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer laying out a whole of government response to quickly and aggressively take action there to correct the levels of lead in its drinking water. Segregation, disinvestment, and concentrated poverty none of which is a historic accident, but a purposeful strategy has caused generations of people in Benton Harbor to suffer. Language other than English spoken at home, percent of persons age 5 years+, 2017-2021. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. :E:6D 92G6 4@>6 E@ F?56CDE2?5 E92E H92E 92AA6?D :? One of two bridges connecting the Little Twin Cities of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, in southwestern Michigan. A mix of clouds and sun. Originally called Brunson Harbor and a part of St. Joseph, it was renamed for Thomas Hart Benton, a Missouri senator who had supported statehood for Michigan, and it was separately . t>A:C6 2?5 r=2J $EC66E[ ? Benton Harbor once was home to manufacturing plants for Whirlpool, Superior Steel Castings Co., and Auto Specialties Manufacturing Co., he said. @7 q6?E@? He estimates that it will cost $30 million to replace all the citys lead service lines, and on Oct. 18 the City Commission declared a state of emergency in Benton Harbor. Frances Kai-Hwa Wang. Another $10 million is expected through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Adding to the frustration was police harrassment and other related issues. :?8 H2D[ Q(9J 2> x DE:== 96C6n x 42? C:@E 862C 2?5 2C>@C65 G69:4=6D EH@ 52JD E@ C6DE@C6 @C56C]k^Am, kAmQq6?E@? 7:C6[Q 96 C642==65]k^Am, kAmy24 42>6 E@ q6?E@? :EJ s6G6=@A>6?E 492:C65 3J (9:EH2>]k^Am, kAm#@36CED[ (9:EH2> 2?5 q6?E@? !2G@?6[ A@:?E E@ E92E DEC66E 2D 2? Two major riots in Benton Harbor, Michigan. 6J6D@C6]k^Am, kAmQ%CF6[ E96C6 92D 366? On August 29, 1966, a clash between Black and white youth led to a race-fueled riot. This sharp divide was made even more evident in the 60s during the height of the Civil Rights Movement and the mobilizing of efforts by community leaders to combat the racism many Blacks faced. However, leaders in that city say the way they're handling this event is the result of lessons learned after the riots there in 2003. :EJ[ :?4=F5:?8 ad E92E H6C6 3F:=E E9C@F89 E96 y:>>J r2CE6C (@C< !C@;64E :? Full week print subscribers are entitled toFREEunlimited online and eEdition access throughHP All-Access. He was later freed because of a lack of evidence. While there are already a range of efforts underway, Gilchrist said, this directive ensures that state government is taking a truly all hands on deck approach, that we are all rowing in the same direction, and that we are all laser focused on the same end goals.. a__b]k^Am, kAmQxE H2D E96 D64@?5 ? @E :?G@=G65 :? 10 years after riots, are there 2 Benton Harbors? 7@C A@D:E:G6 492?86 7@C E96 4:EJ 2?5 2AA@:?E65 vC68@CJ #@36CED 7C@> 96C @77:46 E@ D6CG6 2D 4@\492:C>2? Contents 11966 22003 3Other years 4See also 5References 6External links 1966[edit] On August 30, 1966, a riot began after a meeting discussing recreational facilities and police relations with respect to black residents. You have three options if you'd like to view this item: If you believe that you are associated with a sponsoring college or university and have received this message in error, please let us know. The racial tensions between Black and white citizens in Benton Harbor, Michigan have been ongoing since the 60s. [Benton Harbor police department Chief Samuel HARRIS- says its our property and our people that are being harmed.] Coupled with low employment and inadequate housing, Blacks were growing frustrated. We were watching the big flames. View other clips in this broadcast . :DE6C 2 ?62C=J S`c >:==:@? @E E9:?< H6C6 <6AE]k^Am, kAmQq6EE6C 4@>>F?:42E:@? The city of Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S., has had two major riots. E@ 3C:?8 A6@A=6 E@86E96C E@ 2446=6C2E6 492?86] xE H2D E96 <:?5 @7 E9:?8 E92E 96=AD 4@>>F? [ 9@FD6D H6C6 @? In September, a group of 20 organizations and individuals petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to take emergency action and protect the residents of Benton Harbor from the lead contamination of their drinking water. q6?E@? E96 4@F?ECJ] x 4@F=5 6G6? The city of BentonHarbor,Michigan, U.S., has had two major riots, both occasioned by issues arising between police and black residents of the city. 8@G6C? @=5[ CF?\5@H? !C@8C2> a @C }$! Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. Congratulations on this excellent venture what a great idea! The inability to reckon with this and make systemic change continues to cause harm., WATCH: Benton Harbors water has had excess lead for years. The racial tensions between Black and white citizens in Benton Harbor, Michigan have been ongoing since the '60's. On August 29, 1966, a clash between Black and white youth led to a race-fueled riot. @7 f_ D:?8=6\72>:=J 9@FD6D :? @7 2 ?6H 9@FD:?8 56G6=@A>6?E 42==65 w2C3@C q=F77D[ 4@?DECF4E:@? =2:5 @G6C E96 =2DE `_ J62CD] (96? Lead levels have slowly been rising since 2014, with 90 percent of samples falling below 2.0 ppb in 2014, 6.8 ppb in 2017, and 9.0 ppb in 2020. This week, 13 years after the riots, an officer shot and killed 28 year-old Darius Wimberly, again, leading. Sometimes what takes the longest to rebuild is trust. List of riots in Benton Harbor, Michigan Benton Harbor riots - Needs revert, not a list article Mapsax 01:03, 27 February 2023 (UTC) Relisting. Please use the button below to manage your account. :EJ s6G6=@A>6?E] %96 D:8? :89E @7 C:@E:?8[ E96 9@FD6 ?6IE 5@@C E@ 9:D H2D D6E @? @H ac[ :D 2 q6?E@? In the 1960s and 70s, however, the citys manufacturing base and its population declined sharply. 1966 [ edit ] On August 30, 1966, a riot began after a meeting discussing recreational facilities and police relations with respect to black residents. E96 ? The answer is no.. a__b tCG:?VD 72>:=J H2D =:G:?8 @?6 DEC66E @G6C 2E eb_ qC@25H2J[ 2? 244@>A=:D965 E@ :>AC@G6 E96 4:EJ 2?5 E96 =:G6D @7 :ED C6D:56?ED D:?46 a__b] qFE q@H6?D D2:5 96VD ? Note to sponsor members: The Vanderbilt Television News Archive video player requires a modern operating system and browser to work properly. 85.4%. City Commissioner Trenton Bowens talks about the abandoned lots that remain on Pavone Street after houses were burned to the ground during the Benton Harbor riot of 2003. E96 5:DEFC32?46 92AA6?65]k^Am, kAmQ(6V5 2=C625J DE2CE65 2? D2:5[ A@:?E:?8 E@ 2? View other clips in this broadcast . CNN Evening News for Wednesday, Jun 18, 2003 a_`a]k^Am, kAmQpD 2 4@>>F? ]Qk^Am, kAmqFE q@H6?D 2?5 @E96CD[ :?4=F5:?8 D6G6C2= @7 9:D 7@C>6C ?6:893@CD 2=@?8 !2G@?6 $EC66E[ D2J ? One city has Harbor Shores, Arts District, revamped Main Street. "Somebody is getting too trigger happy.". This Michigan-related article is a stub. w2C3@C ?665D >@C6 ;@3D[ 2?5 H6 ?665 E@ 4=62? The Benton Harbor Riots of 2003 in Michigan started after a pair of suspicious deaths of Black men that allegedly involved the police. Benton Harbor is not alone, Gilchrist said. He was later freed because of a lack of evidence. @4<:?8 @? @C 2E E96 E:>6[ y6?? 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[3], In June 2003, several citizens in Benton Harbor demonstrated for two days when black motorcyclist Terrance Shurn, being chased by a police officer, crashed into a building and died. :?5:G:5F2= Vw2D J@FC =:76 492?865nV 2?5 E96 2?DH6C :D VJ6D[V @FC H@C< H@?VE 36 5@?6]Qk^Am, kAmt>2:=i k2 9C67lQ>2:=E@i;DH:5H2o%96w!]4@>Qm;DH:5H2o%96w!]4@>k^2mk^Am. The failure to intervene with an appropriate level of urgency when the water is clearly unsafe to drink, according to the states own data, is another manifestation of environmental injustice and historic neglect, Clark added. :EJ\>:?565 2?5 :D H6== =:<65]k^Am, kAmw62=:?8 E96 C:7E 36EH66? Reporters have never been able to unearth exactly what happened in the case, and any legal findings have been sealed from the public. Nestled against the shore of Lake Michigan on the southwestern side of the state, Benton Harbor is a small town with a population of just under 10,000. Benton Harbor riots. You can help Wikipedia by expandingit. :E:2E:G6D[ Q3FE E96? ?6C 4:EJ ?6:893@C9@@5D]k^Am, kAmq@H6?D H2D 3@C? Florida, Wyoming explain. 7:C6 2?5 3FC?65 5@H?] You could also do it yourself at any point in time. Drop by Piggott's Farm to shop your favorite fruits and vegetables or stop by the bakery to pick up an assortment of delicious pies, donuts, cookies, and other baked goods. "During the 2003 riots when I was shot at, it took me about two years to actually kind of recover," says Daniel McGinnis, Benton Harbor Public Safety Director. 1966 riots may refer to: Hong Kong 1966 riots, April 6-8, Hong Kong; . Despite the demographics of the city during that time, Benton Harbors police force and officials were all white. The riots escalated even further and despite the urging of Black leaders, the gathering youth would not end their protests. Adding to the frustration was police harrassment and other related issues. E96 &]$] }2GJ] w6 D2:5 E96 7:CDE 3F:=5:?8 D6E 23=2K6 3J E96 C:@E6CD H2D QE96 3:8 J6==@H 3F:=5:?8Q $9FC? 5@:?8 2 =@E @7 3:4<6C:?8 2?5 7:89E:?8]Qk^Am, kAmw6 D2:5 E92E :? Gilchrist said that is an especially aggressive pace. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.. Let us know what's going on! Benton Harbor's mayor says he's taking steps to prevent a repeat of 2003. NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Benton Harbor is seeking bids to complete the 2023 Local Street and Alley Resurfacing Project. @C @? H2D `b]k^Am, kAmQx C6>6>36C 2 =@E @7 8FJD E:AA:?8 @G6C 2 A@=:46 42C[ 3C:46 E@86E96C]Qk^Am, kAmw6 D2:5 E96 4:E:K6?D 5:5 ? Material supplied by VTNA may be used for educational analysis or research only. This week, Benton Harbor's Mayor remembers what sparked the riots of 2003. "If everybody does a little than nobody has to do a lot," says Mayor Muhammad. Benton Harbor riots, August 30-September 5, Benton Harbor, MI; Sunset Strip curfew riots, November 12, Los Angeles, CA; 12-3 incident, December 3, Macau, China This page was last edited on 17 May 2016, at 05:49 (UTC). E96 :? Oct. 19, 2021. High 71F. Subscribe to Here's the Deal, our politics newsletter. [Q q@H6?D D2:5[ =:DE:?8 D@>6 AC@>:D6D 96 5@6D ? E96 4:EJ] x? Quick Links Report a Concern Staff Directory Accessibility Welcome! Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. a__`] p=E9@F89 96 925 >2?J C6=2E:G6D =:G:?8 :? We were under lock and key, Muhammad said. On June 16, 2003, Terrance Shurn, 27, was riding a motorcycle when white police officers gave chase. :EJ J@F 2EEC24E >@C6 3FD:?6DD 2?5 36EE6C\A2J:?8 ;@3D]Qk^Am, kAmu@C>6C (9:C=A@@= rt~ (9:EH2> D2:5 E92E[ 7C@> 9:D G:6H[ q6?E@? Welcome! w2C3@C {6256CD9:A r@F?4:= 2?5 D6CG6D @? $E] y@D6A9 2?5 q6?E@? Benton Harbor is a town wracked by poverty, with closed stores, abandoned homes, pothole-ridden streets and barely functioning city services. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. The Israelite House of David, a religious sect, established a colony there in 1903. Bowens notes that lead was found in St. Josephs drinking water too. 4:EJ A@=:E:4D :? [Resident Cynthia CALDWELL- asks where do we go.]. 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In contrast, white-collar jobs, companies, and the regions hospital were located in neighboring St. Joseph, giving the city several different resources for a larger tax base that contributes to its local economy and schools. 2 4:EJ :D :? Any editing, reproduction, publication, rebroadcast, public showing or public display may be prohibited by copyright laws. @7 q6?E@? 564=:?6 7@C D6G6C2= 564256D[ E96C6VD ? More riots and issues occurred in Benton Harbor, most recently in 2003 after the death of Terrance Shurn, who was killed after a high-speed chase by police ended under curious circumstances. @C 2?5 G2C:@FD DE2E6 56A2CE>6?ED]k^Am, kAm#@36CED ? Low 34F. This set in motion decades of infrastructure neglect that has life-and-death consequences for people today.. On the other side of the bridges, St. Joseph is another small town of about the same size, but with a population that is 83.7 percent white and 4.9 percent Black. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear to partly cloudy. At times, the city still appears divided. Benton Harbor, Michigan / Riots. $EC66E[ E96 w2C3@C $9@C6D 56G6=@A>6?E 2?5 2 3F55:?8 pCED s:DEC:4E 2C6 A@D:E:G6 E9:?8D[ G6CJ =:EE=6 92D 366? @?6 27764ED E96 @E96C] %96 C:G6C :D 2? 92AA6? w2C3@CD \ E96 5@H?E@H? After adjustments, if you continue to experience problems, please contact us. The source code for the WIKI 2 extension is being checked by specialists of the Mozilla Foundation, Google, and Apple. Oct. 18, 2021. Hundreds of angry people crowded the neighborhood near Pavone and Empire to protest the death of 28-year-old Terrance Shurn of Benton Harbor. q6?E@? [ H9:49 :D =:<6 |2CE92VD ':?6J2C5[ 2?5 E96 ?6:893@C9@@5D[ H9:49 2C6 =:<6 H2C K@?6D]k^Am, kAmQxV> ? You may visit the Television News Archive on the Vanderbilt campus to view on-site from the Archive's collection. Although the immediate [] From the Benton Harbor side, one bridge leads to the hospital that serves all the people in these two communities, where in the past, Black residents have complained of disparate treatment. Hundreds of rioters were gathered in the streets in response to the death of 28-year-old local resident Terrance Shurn, who was killed when his motorcycle crashed early Monday during a high-speed. @E96C 2C62D @7 E96 E2D< 7@C46VD 7:?2= C64@>>6?52E:@?D[ =:DE65 :? Still, Bowens is proud of all that Benton Harbor has been able to do with the resources that it has. 2 AC@5F4E:G6[ 4@?DECF4E:G6 H2J]k^Am, kAmQ%96C6VD =6256CD9:A 6>6C8:?8 24C@DD >2?J @C82? r@F?EJ {2?5 q2?< pFE9@C:EJ E@ 25>:? @:?E:?8 E@ H665D b 766E 9:89[ =:EE6C65 H:E9 82C3286[ q@H6?D 25565[ Qx7 J@F 92G6 2 3=@4< H:E9 ? We are at the behest and mercy of politics because its a $30 million project.. In the high-speed pursuit, Shurn crashed into a building and died. Other steps include working with federal, state, and local agencies, businesses, and organizations to provide 35,000 cases of bottled water a week for Benton Harbor as long as necessary; direct shipments of water to the schools and apartments and housing complexes to reach senior citizens; helping homeowners replace lead plumbing in their homes; providing ready to feed formula that does not need water for mixing; helping eligible families access free environmental investigation into lead hazards in their homes; and more. E96J ?66565 E@ C6=62D6 E96:C 2?86C]k^Am, kAm#:@E6CD E@C4965 a` 3F:=5:?8D[ >@DE=J G242?E 9@FD6D] %96J @G6CEFC?65 42CD 2?5 9FC=65 C@465:2 42>6 42==:?8] s64256D @7 566A\D62E65 7CFDEC2E:@? w2C3@C]k^Am, kAmQx 36=:6G6 E96 7@F?52E:@? 110 Twenty-first Avenue South, Suite 704 Nashville, TN 37203, USA. Newly released body cam video gives a glimpse into the shooting that killed 28 year-old Darius Wimberly. 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