The Detroit Riots of the 1960s, particularly the 1967 riots, were primarily caused by racial tensions, economic struggle, and police brutality against African Americans. In July 1967, an illegal after-hours bar raid triggered violent protests and clashes between residents and police. Systematic social inequalities, including poor housing, unemployment, and inadequate education, fueled the anger of the African American community. The riots highlighted the widespread civil rights injustices and issued a cry for systemic change. The National Guard was deployed to restore order, but the uprising further exposed the deep-rooted racial disparities in Detroit and other American cities during that era.