Nat King Cole Racial Attack

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This Day in History, 1956: Racists attack singer Nat King Cole onstage in Alabama

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On April 10, 1956 , Nat King Cole was attacked onstage in Birmingham , Alabama , by racists.

Six people were charged with assault with intent to murder, a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

Cole had been booked to perform two shows "under Alabama ’s rigid segregation laws" that night.

On Dec. 7, 1956 the Birmingham News reported Willie Vinson and Kenneth Adams had pleaded guilty to assault, and the intent to murder charge was dropped. Vinson received a $ 100 fine, Adams was fined $ 50 ..

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semi-formal

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English

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Offensive language

likely offensive

Hate speech

possibly hateful