AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Snipd AI
Exploring the untold story of the 1898 Wilmington massacre and coup, the rise of white supremacy in North Carolina, voter suppression tactics used by white supremacists, and the history and denial of white supremacy in America.
Read more
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Wilmington, North Carolina, in the late 19th century stood out as a thriving multi-racial democracy with a larger black population than white, showcasing a different narrative from prevalent racist history.
- The white supremacy campaign orchestrated by the Democratic Party in North Carolina during the 1898 election aimed to regain power by stoking fears of black political influence, suppressing black and Republican votes through intimidation, manipulation, and violence, culminating in a violent massacre and coup in Wilmington.
Deep dives
Wilmington as a Prosperous and Diverse City
In the late 19th century, Wilmington, North Carolina, stood out as a thriving multi-racial democracy. The city had a larger black population than white and boasted a vibrant community where black people held positions of power. Black residents prospered with higher rates of home ownership, wages, and education levels compared to the rest of North Carolina. They owned businesses, worked as professionals, and held leadership positions in various sectors. Wilmington presented a different narrative from the prevalent stereotypes and racist history of the time.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode