White Government Union
In 1898, a secret racist political society known as the White Government Union committed the only successful coup in the history of the United States in North Carolina.
They then installed white supremacy rule throughout the government of NC, and this is how it started:
In early 1899, the coup-installed NC Jim Crow legislature and governor enacted the Penitentiary Act which created the NC Dept. of Corrections. It was segregated with white guards, and created to deal with the 'uppity negro's' and their white allies who refused to submit to white supremacy rule. The NC DOC did not desegregate until 1982.
Once you understand the history of white supremacy, you can understand the current state of things.
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In 1898, a secret racist political society known as the White Government Union committed the only successful coup in the history of the United States in North Carolina.
They then installed white supremacy rule throughout the government of NC, and this is how it started:
In early 1899, the coup-installed NC Jim Crow legislature and governor enacted the Penitentiary Act which created the NC Dept. of Corrections. It was segregated with white guards, and created to deal with the 'uppity negro's' and their white allies who refused to submit to white supremacy rule. The NC DOC did not desegregate until 1982.
Also in early 1899, the same NC legislature and governor chartered the NC State Bar as a state institution, and that a person must be a member of that State Bar to practice law in NC.
The NC State Bar then enacted a policy making it a whites-only institution.
The NC State Bar did not desegregate until 1976.
Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/.../Wilmington_insurrection_of_1898
Souce: http://www.history.ncdcr.gov/1898-wrrc/report/Chapter2.pdf
The Hawley Museum is passionately committed to uncovering and sharing the fascinating family stories that have influenced our state's and nation's history. We believe that every family has a unique story to tell, one that adds depth to the rich tapestry of North Carolina and U.S. History.
We encourage you to reflect on your own family narrative—did your ancestors play a pivotal role in these historical events? We invite you to become a part of our family curator team by sharing your family's history, whether it be through photos, videos, articles, or documents.
Let’s work together and weave a more comprehensive narrative that honors the roles families have played in our collective past to inspire future museum visitors.
The Hawley Museum is passionately committed to uncovering and sharing the fascinating family stories that have influenced our state's and nation's history. We believe that every family has a unique story to tell, one that adds depth to the rich tapestry of North Carolina and U.S. History.
We encourage you to reflect on your own family narrative—did your ancestors play a pivotal role in these historical events? We invite you to become a part of our family curator team by sharing your family's history, whether it be through photos, videos, articles, or documents.
Let’s work together and weave a more comprehensive narrative that honors the roles families have played in our collective past to inspire future museum visitors.