The Washington Park Court Improvement Association changed its focus from neighborhood improvement projects, such as planting shrubs and cleaning streets, to upholding segregationist policies. When necessary, the organization resorted to violence to pursue its segregationist purpose, and between 1917 and 1921, bombs were used to discourage encroachment into majority white neighborhoods.
The Washington Park Court Improvement Association shifted its objectives from community enhancement initiatives, like planting shrubs and cleaning streets, to upholding segregationist measures. When required, the organization resorted to violence to achieve its segregationist goals, and between 1917 and 1921, bombs were used to discourage integration into predominantly white neighborhoods.