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The Teacher's Forum
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When Democracy Fell: The Wilmington Coup of 1898 | Guy Hill
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In 1898, a democratically elected government in Wilmington, North Carolina was overthrown in a violent coup, the only successful coup d’état in United States history. For decades, the truth of what happened was buried.
In this episode of The Teacher’s Forum, David speaks with Guy Hill about the Wilmington Coup of 1898 and the destruction of a thriving Black community. Together, they unpack how white supremacist violence reshaped the city, why this history was suppressed, and what it reveals about the fragility of democracy in America.
Guy also reflects on his journey into education and his commitment to teaching African American history with honesty and care. This conversation connects Wilmington to other moments of racial violence, including Tulsa, and challenges us to confront the stories we’ve been taught and the ones we haven't.
This is not just a history lesson. It is a reckoning.
For more information on the Wilmington Massacre of 1898 checkout the PBS Documentary: American Coup: Wilmington 1898
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