David Zucchino talks to Terry Gross about a murderous coup that took place in 1898 by White Supremacists. It took place in Wilmington, North Carolina where the black community were elected officials in city government. David’s just published book is a thorough examination of this little know historical incident.
When white supremacists overthrew a government – YouTube
The Murderous Coup of 1898 & The Rise of White Supremacy : NPR
