hadfield as he was hoisted up the branch of a giant sweet gum tree. vendors sold flags, trinkets and souvenirs photographs. local politicians delivered speeches. young boys crowded in the tree to look down at the wild side screaming heart field. it was a country fair, political rally, and public murder rolled into one. after world war i, black americans fervently hoped for a new epoque of peace, prosperity, and equality. but this civil rights moment was not to be. instead, the euphoria of victory evaporated to be replaced by the worst spate of anti black violence. it's labeled the red summer, the riots and lynchings would last from april to november 1919, claiming hundreds of lives. blacks responded by fighting back with an intensity and termination never seen before, introducing the first stirring 's of the civil rights movement that would change america forever. prince, please welcome our guests this evening. cameron mcwhirter and saje mathieu. ♪ ♪ ♪ [applause] >> well, i would like to begin by thanking you for being here on such a lovely even