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S3.E3-Wilmington 1898: The Massacre That Changed Everything

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In 1898, Wilmington, North Carolina, was home to a thriving Black middle class—business owners, politicians, and professionals shaping the city's future. But that success was seen as a threat. What followed was not just a massacre but the only successful coup d'état in U.S. history.

White supremacists overthrew the democratically elected government, burned a Black-owned newspaper to the ground, and forced Black leaders to flee at gunpoint. Dozens—possibly hundreds—of Black residents were killed, and an entire community was erased from history.

How did this happen? Why don’t more people know about it? And what are the lasting consequences of Wilmington 1898?

In this episode of Black Washed History, we uncover the truth about the massacre that changed everything—and the warning it holds for us today.

📢 Listen now and share this story. History forgotten is history repeated.
Watch Documentary:
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/american-coup-wilmington-1898/#part01

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  • Website: Visit www.historiansconnect.org to join our email list and stay updated on how we’re pushing the culture forward.
  • LinkedIn: Be part of our community Historians Connect and stay informed with the latest news and insights on Black history and culture worldwide.

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Send us a text, let us know why do you love history?

In 1898, Wilmington, North Carolina, was home to a thriving Black middle class—business owners, politicians, and professionals shaping the city's future. But that success was seen as a threat. What followed was not just a massacre but the only successful coup d'état in U.S. history.

White supremacists overthrew the democratically elected government, burned a Black-owned newspaper to the ground, and forced Black leaders to flee at gunpoint. Dozens—possibly hundreds—of Black residents were killed, and an entire community was erased from history.

How did this happen? Why don’t more people know about it? And what are the lasting consequences of Wilmington 1898?

In this episode of Black Washed History, we uncover the truth about the massacre that changed everything—and the warning it holds for us today.

📢 Listen now and share this story. History forgotten is history repeated.
Watch Documentary:
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/american-coup-wilmington-1898/#part01

Stay Connected Beyond the Podcast:

  • YouTube: Subscribe to Historians Connect to explore weekly shorts and expand your understanding of Black history. https://youtube.com/@historiansconnect760?si=55FYO-uZ6xQT6QTv
  • Website: Visit www.historiansconnect.org to join our email list and stay updated on how we’re pushing the culture forward.
  • LinkedIn: Be part of our community Historians Connect and stay informed with the latest news and insights on Black history and culture worldwide.

Support the show

Interested in a shout-out on the podcast? Unlock this opportunity by becoming a monthly subscriber! Gain exclusive access to our Black History Masterclass Series as a token of our appreciation. Subscribe now! 🎙️✨
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1227365/support

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