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From Slavery to Freedom Film Series: “American Coup: Wilmington 1898”
Presented as part of the From Slavery to Freedom Film Series, “American Coup: Wilmington 1898” tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city in 1898 — the only coup d’état in the history of the US.
Stoking fears of “Negro Rule,” self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power and overthrow Wilmington’s democratically elected, multi-racial government. Black residents were murdered and thousands were banished. The story of what happened in Wilmington was suppressed for decades until descendants and scholars began to investigate. Today, many of those descendants — Black and white — seek the truth about this intentionally buried history.
Following the screening, award-winning documentarian and director of “American Coup: Wilmington 1898,” Yoruba Richen will discuss the film. An award-winning filmmaker, Richen’s work has been featured on multiple outlets, including Netflix, MSNBC, FX, HBO, The Atlantic, and Field of Vision.
This film screening is presented in recognition of Juneteenth, which commemorates June 19, 1865, the day Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order No. 3, announcing the end of slavery in Texas. It will reflect on the ongoing struggle for freedom and equality in America. Juneteenth was established as a federal holiday on June 17, 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law.
This program is part of Civic Season a nationwide initiative presented in partnership with the Smithsonian and the History Made By Us coalition.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3104443-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3104443-2
