Greensboro massacre, Historical event in United States of America
The Greensboro massacre involved a deadly confrontation between members of the Communist Workers Party and members of the Ku Klux Klan and American Nazi Party.
On November 3, 1979, five protesters were killed in the shootout that ensued during an anti-Ku Klux Klan rally.
The event has shaped discussions on racial violence and workers' rights in the U.S. for decades.
Visitors can learn about the massacre through various memorials and historical markers around Greensboro.
The Greensboro Truth and Reconciliation Commission was established to examine the context and consequences of the tragedy.
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