WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Wilmington continues its remembrance of the events of 1898 with events throughout the month to commemorate the 127th anniversary of the darkest chapter in the city’s long history.
On November 8, 1898, violent white supremacists destroyed Wilmington’s vibrant African American community.
Within days, they had overthrown the government, kicking many people out of power and running for their lives…