Today in labor history Apr 6 The first slave revolt in New York City took place

[Omaha Steve]

April 06


April 6, 1712 - The first slave revolt in New York City took place, just north of Wall Street on Maiden Lane. A slave market had been established for several years in the area on Wall Street at the East River. Twenty-one blacks were executed for killing nine whites. New York responded to the revolt by strengthening its slave codes.

April 6, 1970 - The Rev. Jesse Jackson, writing in Time magazine, said, “When blacks are unemployed, they are considered lazy and apathetic. When whites are unemployed, it’s considered a depression.”