William McIntosh

Death by Force

William Sumpter McIntosh, a 53-year-old African-American civil rights leader from Dayton, Ohio, was fatally shot on March 4, 1974. McIntosh, born on February 2, 1921, was known for his nonviolent activism and efforts to challenge segregation and discrimination in Dayton. He was the executive director of the Dayton chapter of the Congress of Racial Equality and had organized numerous protests and boycotts to fight for the rights of minorities.

On the day of his death, McIntosh attempted t ...Read More

Dayton Shaken by 5 Killings in 5 Days (Published 1974)