A Statement of Facts Concerning the Bloody Riot in Wilmington, N. C., Of Interest to Every Citizen of the United States (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
A gripping eyewitness account of the Wilmington riot and its impact on the local Black community
This non-fiction work presents a detailed, first-hand view of the events in Wilmington, North Carolina, where white mobs and regulators clashed with Black residents during a turbulent period. It focuses on the experiences of the Colored citizens and their leaders, the actions of white authorities, and the chaos that followed. The text aims to lay out what happened with impartiality and care, offering a clear picture of the fear, displacement, and resistance that defined those days.
What you’ll read about:- Accounts of leadership, community roles, and the actions of Black professionals during the riot
- Descriptions of the violence, arrests, and forced evacuations that affected families and neighborhoods
- Personal stories of escape, protection, and the struggle to document events
- Reflection on the wider implications for the community and for regional politics
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