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S6 E2: Crying "Negro Rule"

January 17, 2024·29 min·2 clips

Why was 19th-century Wilmington compared to the fictional, advanced nation of Wakanda?

This episode explores the 1898 Wilmington Massacre and coup, detailing the white supremacist campaign that targeted black political and economic success in North Carolina. It uses historical analysis and interviews to uncover hidden narratives and draw parallels to modern issues of racism and voter suppression.

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