The Coup d’Etat and Massacre of 1898 has left an indelible mark on the city of Wilmington and now our state and nation is discovering our story. Come learn about our history as we share about this horrific event and the impacts still felt today. Dr. Kimberly Cook, PhD, Director of the Racial Justice Collaborative at UNCW, will outline the history and the continuum of change in our community. Cynthia Brown, historian for the St. Stephen AME church, will share her family’s personal story of their experiences during the Massacre and the legacy of her resilient family. Marla Barthen, Co-President of the LWV of the Lower Cape Fear, will discuss our own league history and continuum of change. 

This 90-minute webinar is open to the public and is sponsored by the LWVNC DEI Action Team, under the leadership of Ouida Watson and Shannon Halbur, in partnership with LWV of Lower Cape Fear. Want to join the LWVNC DEI Action Team? Email SWHalburMDA [at] hotmail.com.

LWV of Lower Cape Fear is a non-partisan organization, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties. LWVLCF is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. To learn more about our policies and organization, please visit our website at www.LWVLCF.org.

The LWVLCF also recognizes the tribal lands of the Waccamaw Siouan and indigenous people of the Lower Cape Fear. 

Watch the recording of this webinar here.