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S6 E3: A Day of Blood

January 24, 2024·38 min·3 clips

Alfred Moore Waddell told white supremacists to shoot black men at the polls if they refused to leave.

This episode investigates the 1898 Wilmington Massacre and coup, where white supremacists overthrew the local government and killed dozens of black residents. It explores the roles of figures like William Kenan Sr. and the long-term cover-up of these events, highlighting ongoing questions about historical responsibility.

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