The Great Blackout

The Great Blackout refers to the massive electrical power failure that affected New York City (and the northeastern US) on November 9, 1965. The claims use it as a historical event studied for its social effects, including the sense of euphoria and solidarity it produced, as well as for exposing racialized policing priorities in Harlem.

Claims that use this term

• The Great Blackout produced euphoria and solidarity rather than panic
• The Great Blackout exposed racialized policing priorities in Harlem