Migration
What was the Great migration?
The violence and disenfranchisement pushed Black Americans to leave the South.
What were signs of Black prosperity and political power in the South before the Wilmington Massacre of 1898?
Black men held elected offices and had economic success. Strong institutions like schools, churches, and businesses.
Where did they go?
Many migrated to cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago for safety and economic opportunity.
Who were key Black leaders affected by the Wilmington Massacre of 1898?
Alexander Manly
Dr. Silas P Wright
Thomas C. Miller
What was the Wilmington Massacre of 1898?
A white supremacist mob overthrew the elected local government. Hundreds of Black residents were killed or forced to flee. Wilmington transformed from a majority-Black city to a white-controlled stronghold.