Why did Jena 6 happen?

The Jena 6 incident occurred in 2006 in Jena, Louisiana, when a group of six African American high school students, known as the Jena 6, were charged with attempted murder after a confrontation with a white student. Tensions escalated in the racially divided town following a series of racially charged incidents, including the hanging of nooses from a tree in the schoolyard, which was seen as a symbol of racism. The disproportionate response to the fight and the charges against the students sparked national outrage, leading to protests and discussions about racial inequality and injustice in the legal system.