Community Defense Saves Lives - Abolitionists & the 1860 "Race Riots" in Grinnell, Iowa
This video, a repost from InRange TV, revisits the "Riot of 1860" in Grinnell, Iowa. It highlights how Abolitionist support and community defense, specifically through the armed status of four Black men, enabled them to survive a mob intending to harm them. The content emphasizes the historical importance of being armed for self-preservation and community safety.









