“The Red Summer’ is a story of destruction, but it is also a story of the beginning of a freedom movement.” -Cameron McWhirter. Throughout American history, the nation has struggled to become one of social justice, being the idea that everyone should be treated equally, fairly, and justly within a society. However, it is events such as the Red Summer of 1919 that bring the United States closer to achieving the goal of social justice. An event named after the bloodshed of both whites and African Americans, the Red Summer of 1919 was a violent affair stemming from the tension between the two races. Although the incident occurred long ago, it can be connected to happenings of social injustice today. The Red Summer influenced and inspired African