Record #:

15922

Author(s):

Gavins, Raymond

Abstract:

For two days political discord led to an outbreak of violence within the state's largest city, Wilmington, in 1898. Democrats' white-supremacy was challenged by \"fusionists\" or a Populist-Republican alliance, especially in the racially charged city of Wilmington where the African American population outnumbered Wilmington. Between November 10-12 violence overtook the city and was not squelched until members of the State Guard and U.S. Navy calmed rioters.

Source:

Carolina Comments (NoCar F 251 C38), Vol. 48 Issue 6, Nov 2000, p143-151 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

White Supremacy Campaign--Wilmington Race Riot, 1898

Record #:

21390

Author(s):

Gavins, Raymond

Abstract:

An examination of the ways in which black folklore and song give evidence of the trials and triumphs had during post-Civil War segregation. Prevalent themes in Black folklore often include a trickster defeating a stronger foe, or a hero of superhuman power, while songs often speak of sorrow or anger over oppression.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 66 Issue 4, Oct 1989, p412-442, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folklore--African Americans; Music--African Americans