Film Screening of American Coup: Wilmington 1898American Coup: Wilmington 1898 is a documentary that tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city in 1898 — the only coup d’état in the history of the US.American Coup: Wilmington 1898 shares the story of how self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power and overthrow Wilmington’s democratically-elected, multi-racial government. Black residents were murdered, and thousands were banished. The story of what happened in Wilmington was suppressed for decades until descendants and scholars began to investigate.The event will begin with a reception at 5:30 with the screening at 6:00 pm. A panel discussion, Q&A, & prayer will follow the films featuring:Ms. Deborah Dicks Maxwell, President of the North Carolina State Conference of the NAACPRev. Dr. George C. Banks, Pastor, Goler Memorial AME Zion Church, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.Dr. James Blackwell, Jr., Assistant Professor of African History, Department of History, Politics, and Social Justice, Winston-Salem State University.Mr. Fleming El-Amin, Retired Forsyth County, NC Board of Commissioners, Educator and Community Advocate