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'''James Brock''' was a racist hotel manager who, in a now-famous photo, poured acid on a black person in the pool. | '''James Brock''' was a racist hotel manager who, in a now-famous photo, poured acid on a black person in the pool. | ||
== | ==1994 Monson Motor lodge protests== | ||
The protests began when Brock had civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr arrested for trespass after he attempted to be served at the Monson Motor Lodge, a hotel owned by Brock. During the protests, a group of black and white activists jumped into the pool and Brock poured acid into the pool so they would get out. The protesters were then arrested. | The protests began when Brock had civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr arrested for trespass after he attempted to be served at the Monson Motor Lodge, a hotel owned by Brock. During the protests, a group of black and white activists jumped into the pool and Brock poured acid into the pool so they would get out. The protesters were then arrested. | ||