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A Deep Dive into the History of Black Wall Street
14:03 - 21:33 (07:29)
The podcast discusses the history of Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, including the story of O.W. Gurley and the race massacre of 1921. It also touches upon the broader context of violence against Black people in America, both historically and in the present day.
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Many early members of the KKK were former slave patrol members and law enforcement officials, contributing to a culture of vigilante violence towards black people.
14:03 - 15:14 (01:11)
Summary
Many early members of the KKK were former slave patrol members and law enforcement officials, contributing to a culture of vigilante violence towards black people. The violence was often perpetrated by organized bands of "gorillas" who killed or mutilated any black person who fell into their power, terrorizing the loyal population at night.
ChapterA Deep Dive into the History of Black Wall Street
EpisodeThe History of American Police and the Ku Klux Klan
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Although Ulysses S. Grant was a historical figure known for his efforts to end slavery and support black Americans' rights, he had a terrible record when it comes to Native American relations.
15:14 - 16:26 (01:12)
Summary
Although Ulysses S. Grant was a historical figure known for his efforts to end slavery and support black Americans' rights, he had a terrible record when it comes to Native American relations. During his presidency, many atrocities were committed against Native Americans at the hands of the government and military.
ChapterA Deep Dive into the History of Black Wall Street
EpisodeThe History of American Police and the Ku Klux Klan
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this episode, we learn about the marauding white terrorists and bands of insurgents during the time period when civil law was often powerless.
16:28 - 19:19 (02:51)
Summary
In this episode, we learn about the marauding white terrorists and bands of insurgents during the time period when civil law was often powerless. Also, we learn how black civil war veterans were attacked by the Klan in the southern states.
ChapterA Deep Dive into the History of Black Wall Street
EpisodeThe History of American Police and the Ku Klux Klan
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Union County Massacre of 1871 in the US saw the collective violence and retaliation between the subcultures of the recently freed Black people and the clansmen that were dominant in the area.
19:19 - 21:33 (02:13)
Summary
The Union County Massacre of 1871 in the US saw the collective violence and retaliation between the subcultures of the recently freed Black people and the clansmen that were dominant in the area. The black militia mimicked the subculture of collective violence prevalent in the area and their actions were not taken kindly by the local white elitists.