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The 1960s report that warned the USA was racist

The Kerner commission found racial inequality was responsible for riots in 1967. Also, discovering the cause of cholera, Montreal's 'night of terror' and the life of Frida Kahlo.

A US government report carried out by the Kerner Commission found that racial inequality was responsible for riots in 1967. Also, discovering the real cause of cholera, Montreal's 'night of terror', an unlawful death in custody and the life and tragic last days of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.

Photo: Members of the Kerner Commission giving final approval to the Kerner report on 28th February 1968. Credit: Bettman/Getty

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