GlennS
Progressive dem, fan of comics, Trek and science fiction, history buff, Deadhead, rock, blues, bluegrass. Give me a shout out if any of that sounds good.
Joined Apr 2022
@Jess Idiots believing in biblical bs got us here. Don't make it worse
@Anouk I'm more worried about Gaetz as AG
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@lisaannlm trickledown is a lie. Things are going to get very hard
@InUnfunky @VelvetDuchess this time as horror, like a Saw movie
@wideeyedcurious amazingly therapeutic
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@lisaannlm depends who the restrictions and prohibitions are on
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The Wilmington Coup and Massacre serves as a chilling example of how racial hatred and violence can undermine democracy and erode the fundamental rights of citizens. It is a reminder of the importance of vigilance in protecting those rights and of the ongoing struggle for racial justice.
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The Wilmington Coup was not just about seizing political power; it was a deliberate attempt to strip Black citizens of their hard-won rights and to reassert white supremacy. The event had long-lasting consequences, ushering in an era of Jim Crow segregation and disenfranchisement that would last for decades.
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On November 10th, the carefully orchestrated plan unfolded. Armed white mobs stormed through the streets, attacking Black businesses and homes. They forced city officials to resign at gunpoint and installed their own leaders. The violence escalated into a massacre, with an estimated 60 to 300 African Americans losing their lives.
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In the years following the Civil War, African Americans in Wilmington had made significant strides in political and economic life. This progress, however, threatened white supremacists who sought to maintain their control. Through a campaign of intimidation, propaganda, and violence, they stoked racial tensions and incited fear among white citizens.
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Racial Injustice
The Wilmington Coup and Massacre
November 10, 1898, marked a dark day in American history when a white supremacist mob seized power in Wilmington, North Carolina, overthrowing the legitimately elected biracial government. This event, known as the Wilmington Coup and Massacre, stands as a stark reminder of the racial injustice and violence that plagued the post-Reconstruction South.
@AverageCitizen @TheNewsOwl i've taken meds for seizures for 44 years. Lots of ups and downs, getting screwed by the insurance company which switched me to a dodgy generic, dealing with side effects and acquired tolerance, cures that were worse than the curse. Eventually I found a med that works that is available as an affordable and effective generic. I was lucky. My seizures started as a teenager. Childhood epilepsy is worse. Best wishes for your child's health and happiness
@Anouk i think she can do a hell of a lot more good in congress. I can see her growing into this generation's nancy pelosi
@KamloopsBob sounds like an impeachable offense if they try it
@evamarie @KamloopsBob whoever corners the market on "i told you so" tshirts becomes a billionaire
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Damn, I love the wall of entropy (WOE...more like WHOA)! Try yours out: https://counter.social/entropy/woeisme.php
GlennS
Progressive dem, fan of comics, Trek and science fiction, history buff, Deadhead, rock, blues, bluegrass. Give me a shout out if any of that sounds good.
Joined Apr 2022