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Race Riot Exhibit Teaches Lesson from State's Past by EFRAIN COLON History is an ever-important part of our society. In order to overcome this obstacle, the Democrats Always appreciated in hindsight, it teaches us where we planned a strategy to inflame white men who come from as a people and serves as a moral compass published newspaper articles calling for the lynching on the winding road to where we are going as a nation. of black men by stating that they were slandering Join the Museum of Cape Fear Historical Complex as it white women. They gained much support from men displays the informative exhibit of the 1898 Wilmington who felt it necessary to defend these "victims." Race Riots. The display debuted on March 19 and To respond to these allegations Alex Manly, closes June 16. editor of the Wilmington Daily Record, refuted these claims in another article and stated that some An intriguing look into the past, the exhibit white women actually preferred black men. Using challenges one to think about how far society has come this as fuel for their agenda, the Democratic Party and consider the individual choices to be made in order staged a coup d'état, which resulted in a political to secure a better tomorrow for future generations. riot where white supremacists illegally overthrew The inspiration for the show began after the Arts legitimate elected officials of Wilmington. There was Council voted to bring the Anne Frank exhibit to destruction of the Wilmington Daily Record and the Fayetteville. Inspired by her legacy and defiance against ousting of several of the city's leaders. Remembered Nazi oppression, agencies were contacted to bring as the only successful coup d'état in American more events to the city in order to lead discussions history, this riot serves as a cold reminder of our about diversity. It was that need for people to connect state's past. and explore history together that led to the Wilmington David Reid, administrator of the Museum of Cape Race Riot exhibit. Though many people may not know Fear Historical Complex is knowledgeable of the about the exhibit, the Museum of Cape Fear wanted to feature an event that is relevant to the hearts of North 1898 Wilmington Race Riots exhibit at the Museum of Cape event. He said, "It's important, but not a well-known part of North Carolina's history that does have Carolinians as well as the rest of the country. Fear Historical Complex closes on June 16. relevance for today." In 1877, during the Reconstruction Era after the He believes that the exhibit serves as an Civil War, Jim Crow laws were enacted throughout the invaluable example of how far we've come as a state and nation. Experience South and were not abolished until the middle of the 20th century. These laws the Wilmington Race Riot exhibit and see how learning from the gave privileges to white, elite planters and farmers who favored the Democratic mistakes of the past can lead to a brighter future for tomorrow. Party and discriminated against minorities. In 1898, the Democrats needed to For more information, call win the most populated city, which at the time was Wilmington. The problem, EFRAIN COLON, Contributing Writer , 910.486.1330. however, was that the city's lawmakers were partly comprised of AfricanCOMMENTS? editor@upandcomingweekly. Americans who were educated businessmen and middle-class residents. com. Simply Divine... Life IS Good with LASIK! First, it is "Wow, I love my LASIK." Then, LASIK is the simple relaxation of living with crisp, clear vision 24/7.1 Cape Fear Eye Associates will help you find out if you are a candidate for this lifeenhancing procedure. Cape Fear Eye Associates is a leader in laser vision correction. And, now it is a great time to consider LASIK . with our Special Summer Pricing offer. Your initial LASIK Consultation is FREE! Call Today! 910.672.5017 Call Today! 910.484.2284 ext. 273 Summer Pricing $500 Off LASIK Flexible Payment Options to Fit Every Budget 1 >H`UL 9PNNPUZ 6+ 4+ : :JV[[ :[HWSL[VU 4+ :OLLS ) 7H[LS 4+ 4L[YV 4LKPJHS +Y -H`L[[L]PSSL www.CapeFearEye.com 1 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM This procedure may not be suitable for all patients. Individual results may vary and are not guaranteed. 2 Bilateral Custom LASIK procedures. Limited time offer. JUNE 5-11, 2013 UCW 7