The Story of the 1898 Wilmington Coup Told in New Documentary
A new documentary tells the story of a massacre of Black citizens of Wilmington, North Carolina, in what would become the only successful coup d'etat in American history.
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Show Notes
126 years ago next month, a massacre was carried out against Black citizens of Wilmington, North Carolina, in what would become the only successful coup d'etat in American history. The film "American Coup: Wilmington 1898" documents the history and consequences of that massacre. The documentary premieres on PBS on November 12. Filmmakers Yoruba Richen and Brad Lichtenstein join us.