Long, hot summer of 1967

Alright kiddo, let's talk about the long, hot summer of 1967. It was a time when many people were feeling very angry and frustrated because they thought they were being treated unfairly. In particular, a lot of African Americans were upset because they were still facing discrimination and racism even though the law said they were supposed to be treated equally.

Now, when you have a lot of people who are feeling angry and frustrated, it can sometimes lead to violent protests and riots. And that's exactly what happened during the long, hot summer of 1967. There were protests and riots in many cities across the United States, including Detroit, Newark, and Milwaukee.

People were burning buildings and cars, looting stores, and fighting with the police. It was a very scary time for a lot of people. And unfortunately, many innocent people were hurt or killed during these riots.

So why was it called the long, hot summer? Well, it was a hot summer both in terms of the weather (it was very hot and humid) and in terms of the emotions of the people involved. It went on for several months, from June to September, and it was a really difficult time for a lot of people.

But, as with most things, it eventually came to an end. The riots stopped, and people started working together to try to solve some of the problems that had led to the unrest in the first place. It wasn't easy, and it took a long time, but over time things did start to get better for a lot of people.