Black Wilmington and the North Carolina Way Portrait of a Community in the Era of Civil Rights Protest

In this gripping narrative of the development of the Civil Rightsmovement in North Carolina, Dr. John L. Godwin brings to life the infamous case of the Wilmington Ten & the subsequent allegations of conspiracy. Through extensive research & interviews, he seeks to uncover some of the truth behindthe actual events of the 1972 trial, while at the same time drawing readers in with the compelling details of the movement's origins in North Carolina & its ultimate outcome in one community. Dr. Godwin underscores his effort with acomprehensive exploration of the Civil Rights movement through the eyes of the locality, comparing it incisively to the earlier protests of the 1960s. His portrait joins that of scholars who have sought to describe the transformationbrought about by black leadership on the local & state level, recounting both its victories & the frustrated hopes of local activists, in addition to how the new conservatism ultimately succeeded in co-opting the movement. ForWilmington, this is set against the background of North Carolina politics & civic culture, highlighting the role of Benjamin Chavis & his rise to national prominence. Filled with pictures that personalize this troubled era of Americanhistory, Dr. Godwin's book is an essential resource, not only to historians but also to students of public policy.Godwin, John L. is the author of 'Black Wilmington and the North Carolina Way Portrait of a Community in the Era of Civil Rights Protest' with ISBN 9780761816829 and ISBN 0761816828.