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William Wright Jr., an 18-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on May 11, 1970, in Augusta, Georgia. His death occurred during the infamous 1970 Augusta Riot, a period marked by intense racial tension and violence. The riot was ignited by the brutal murder of Charles Oatman, a 16-year-old Black teenager, inside a city jail. This incident acted as a catalyst, leading to widespread unrest and violence in the city. During the chaos, six unarmed Black men, including William Wrigh ...Read More
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William Wright, Jr
Male
Black / African American
Augusta
GA
1970-05-11
18
William
Wright Jr
11/14/2025
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