Object Project

1898 Wilmington: The Red Shirts


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In the seventh episode of this season's Object Project, undergraduate Brian explores the violent white supremacists, The Red Shirts. Through examining the material and meaning of the symbolic garment, Brian shows how intimidation was central to many steps of the conspiracy to overthrow democratically elected officials, costing many Black lives along the way. 

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