

S6 E4: The Forgetting
Jan 31, 2024
Guest
Adriane Lentz-Smith
Guest
Chenjerai Kumanyika
Guest
David Cecelski
Guest
Doug Jones
Guest
Gareth Evans
Guest
LeRae Umfleet
Guest
William Sturkey
Exploring the whitewashing of history after the 1898 massacre in North Carolina, the erasure of Black voices, and the struggle for truth. Unveiling distorted narratives, the literary realist Charles W. Chesnutt's defiance, and the evolution of the southern strategy from segregation to coded racism. Delving into the tragic events of Wilmington in the 1890s and the historical origins of white supremacy, highlighting its impact on society.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Wilmington Massacre of 1898
01:43 • 12min
Unveiling Distorted Narratives
14:03 • 9min
Unmasking the Literary Realist: Charles W. Chesnutt
22:57 • 6min
Unveiling the Southern Strategy: From Segregation to Coded Racism
29:10 • 5min
Exploring the Historical Tragedy of Wilmington, NC in the 1890s
34:30 • 2min
Unveiling White Supremacy: From Historical Origins to Present Impact
36:16 • 13min