1912: The Myth of Oscarville

NOV 11, 20241 MIN
1912: The Forsyth County Expulsion and Its Aftermath

1912: The Myth of Oscarville

NOV 11, 20241 MIN

Description

1912 tells the story of the expulsion of more than 1,000 Black residents from Forsyth County, Georgia and its lasting impact on the families affected. We’ll explore how a combination of popular myth and generations of displacement contributed to the attempted erasure of an entire Black community.

A limited series from Atlanta History Center and WABE. Premieres November 19th. Subscribe now.

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