Lewin Manley Jr., grandson of Alexander Manley, shares his family's haunting history linked to the 1898 Wilmington coup, while journalist David Zucchino, author of "Wilmington's Lie," provides critical historical context. They explore the violent election that dismantled Black political power, the rise of systemic racism, and the lasting effects this tragedy had on American society. Drawing connections to present-day racial issues, the discussion reveals how the coup sowed the seeds of Jim Crow laws and shaped ongoing struggles for justice.
