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James Stokes

Case from Augusta, GA dated May 11, 1970

Victim Details

James Stokes

Male

Black / African American

Augusta

GA

1970-05-11

19

James

Stokes

07/02/2026

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In the tumultuous backdrop of the 1970 Augusta riot, a 19-year-old Black male named John Stokes, who was at times misidentified in official reports as James Stokes, lost his life. The city was a powder keg of racial tension, which had been escalating and finally exploded into widespread protests and demonstrations. Against this chaotic and charged atmosphere, Stokes, a young man who sang in his church choir, found himself drawn into the unfolding events.

On May 11, 1970, amidst the turmoi ...
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  • John Stokes | Un(re)solved | FRONTLINE | PBS| Web Interactive
  • 1970 Augusta riot - Wikipedia
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