Title: Deadly Deluge Plot: In April 1927, the small delta town of Greenville, Mississippi, faced an overwhelming surge of racial strife triggered by a catastrophic flood. LeRoy Percy, the town's prominent planter known for his moderate views, aligned with fellow planters in denying evacuation for their African American laborers, fearing a loss of workforce. As a result, these workers found themselves at the bottom of the list for Red Cross assistance, escalating the already simmering tensions in the community.
Show
American Experience
Episode
S13E11
Air Date
Apr 16, 2001