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S6 E4: The Forgetting

Jan 31, 2024
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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