Young Black men in Detroit blockaded white drivers, demanding a "racial equality toll." Meanwhile, in Pittsburgh, white store owners formed a "store defense squad," opening fire with shotguns on Black protesters trying to break in, leaving three dead.
These clips were edited into a compilation titled "Race War Live," racking up more views on the dark web than the Super Bowl.
Social media became a hatred amplifier. On TikTok, the hashtag #BlackPower was flooded with looting tutorials, while the #WhiteAwakening trend showcased homemade weapons. On Instagram, Black and white factions posted "retaliation lists" against each other, with one post detailing "white bars that can be attacked" and "Black churches that must be burned down."
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