1912: The Forsyth County Expulsion and Its Aftermath
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1912 is a podcast about 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.
Find more at wabe.org/1912
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Recent Episodes
Introducing Buried Truths, Season 5: A Preacher, a Policeman, and a Physician
Four days before Christmas in 1957, Clarence Horatious Pickett, a preacher and newspaper ad salesman in Columbus, Georgia, walked into town to pick up his paycheck. Forty-eight years old and known as…
The Making of ‘1912’ (Live from the AHC)
A live panel discussion moderated by Rose Scott and featuring voices from series. In this bonus episode, Scott leads an insightful conversation with Sophia Dodd, co-host of 1912, Monica Goings, a…
Episode 5: The Present
In the final episode of 1912, hosts Rose Scott and Sophia Dodd reflect on Forsyth County’s journey from the violent expulsion of its Black residents in 1912 to today’s ongoing struggle for justice…
Episode 4: The Land
In Episode 4 of 1912, hosts Rose Scott and Sophia Dodd look at the legacy of the 1912 expulsion, tracing its ripple effects into the 1980s and culminating in the powerful 1987 Brotherhood March. The…
Episode 3: The Myth
In this episode of 1912, hosts Rose Scott and Sophia Dodd investigate the myths and realities surrounding Lake Lanier and its connection to the 1912 expulsion of Black residents from Forsyth County.…
Episode 2: The Families
In the second episode of 1912, Rose Scott and Sophia Dodd peel back the layers of history to reveal the personal stories of some of the Black families exiled from Forsyth County. The episode opens…
Episode 1: The Expulsion
In the inaugural episode of Atlanta History Center’s "1912" podcast, hosts Rose Scott and Sophia Dodd delve into one of Georgia’s most unsettling events. The episode transports listeners to the…
'1912: The Forsyth County Expulsion and its Aftermath' Premieres on 11/19
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…
1912: The Myth of Oscarville
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…
Coming Soon: '1912: The Forsyth County Expulsion and its Aftermath'
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…
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1912: The Forsyth County Expulsion and Its Aftermath has published 10 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Documentary, History.
1912: The Forsyth County Expulsion and Its Aftermath is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 36m.
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