Consider This from NPR Race And The Capitol Riot: An American Story We've Heard Before
Jan 8, 2021
Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, a Princeton professor of African American studies, sheds light on the historical Wilmington coup of 1898, revealing deep-rooted racial tensions that echo in today’s politics. The discussion draws parallels between this and the Capitol riot, emphasizing how race influenced law enforcement responses. Taylor critiques the disparities in treatment of different protests, while exploring the political polarization in the U.S. and the urgent need for accountability among leaders in the wake of the January 6th insurrection.
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1898 Wilmington Coup
- In 1898, Wilmington, NC, saw a race riot and coup led by white supremacists.
- This occurred after Black voters elected Black leaders and a Black newspaper spoke out against lynching.
Racial Disparity in Police Response
- Many questioned the police response, noting the stark contrast if the mob had been Black.
- A video showed a lone Black officer retreating from a largely white mob inside the Capitol.
Political Polarization and Vaccum
- Professor Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor discusses the simultaneous growth of both right-wing and left-wing power.
- She also highlights the political vacuum and the left's struggle with political organization compared to the right.