New Resource
I recieved a comment the other day from Larry Reni Thomas, a native black from Wilmington who has written two books related to the coup/massacre. He is also the founder of ICROW1898, Inc.--The International Organization for the Compensation and Reparation for the Wilmington Victims of 1898. He lives in Chapel Hill and would like to help us out by giving his own perspective of the Riots. Im not sure how but it seems that Larry knows our other interveiwees Sue Cody and Tim Tyson and does not support their position on the issue. He even said that Sue Cody and Tim Tyson are clearly not interested in reparations or compensation for the victims of the riot.
New Resource
On Friday I meet Lola Linda Sampson Franks James. Her family is one of the oldest black families living in Wilmington. Her family Has lived here since the 1700s. Her family was involved in the 1898 race riots. And she knows stories passes down orally from her family. She also knows places and other families that have information. As she has lived here she has observed the racism, progression and decline of communities in the area. She is very excited about sharing and documenting her information with us
Wilmington Race Riot - 1898/ Power Point
The following entry, titled the same, is a power point presentation by Le Rae S. Umfleet courtesy of the N.C. Office of Archives and History(link available). It offers an insightful overview of the historical and social conditions surrounding the 1898 "massacre." The prominent local and state figures, politically and otherwise, from both racial communities are highlighted. For those individuals acquainted with downtown Wilmington, certain names, locations, and images will strike an eerily familiar note. The presentation is straightforward but informative, and it will serve as a good place to begin for those less aware of the incident and the surrounding circumstances.
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