1912: The Forsyth County Expulsion and Its Aftermath

1912: The Forsyth County Expulsion and Its Aftermath

WABE

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

The Making of ‘1912’ (Live from the AHC)

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 researcher from Clark Atlanta University, and descendants featured on the podcast, Elon Osby, Charles Grogan, and Chase Evans. Panelists talk about origins of the podcast and myths surrounding Lake Lanier, while descendants ruminate on what the future looks like for them. 1912 is a limited series from A

Dec 20, 2024 • 25:26

Episode 5: The Present

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 and reconciliation. The episode opens with the story of Alexander Akers, a biracial student who grew up in Forsyth County during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Akers endured relentless racism, highlighting how deeply rooted racial hostility persisted, even as the county’s demographics began to shift.

Dec 10, 2024 • 36:18

Episode 4: The Land

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 opens with a reflection from Patrick Phillips, who recalls his realization of Forsyth County’s violent past when his family moved there in the 1970s. Even decades after the mass expulsion of more than 1,000 Black residents, the county remained resolutely segregated — a bastion of whiteness wh

Dec 3, 2024 • 38:37

Episode 3: The Myth

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. Over time, these myths have transformed a brutal history into ghost stories, but the trauma endured by Black families during and after 1912 remains undisputed. The podcast addresses the persistent legend that Lake Lanier was created to cover up racial crimes and investigates whether Oscarville was a

Nov 26, 2024 • 36:14

Episode 2: The Families

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 with Elon Osby recounting the life of her grandfather, William Bagley — a man who, alongside his wife Ida, embodied the promise of post-Emancipation life in Forsyth. Born into the first generation of free Black Americans, the Bagleys carved out a prosperous life on 60 acres of land, only to see it ripp

Nov 19, 2024 • 41:38

Episode 1: The Expulsion

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 racially charged atmosphere of Forsyth County in 1912 — a year marked by the violent expulsion of the county’s Black residents. Accusations by white women against Black men ignited a wave of racial violence that ravaged the community. Through descendant testimonies and oral histories, Scott and Dodd exami

Nov 19, 2024 • 40:56

'1912: The Forsyth County Expulsion and its Aftermath' Premieres on 11/19

'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 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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 2024 • 1:30

1912: The Myth of Oscarville

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 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 2024 • 1:00

Coming Soon: '1912: The Forsyth County Expulsion and its Aftermath'

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 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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 2024 • 0:30

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