Black Issues Forum  Wilmington 10: Pardon of Innocence

Ben Chavis and Irving Joyner discuss the Wilmington 10 pardon of innocence campaign. Details

 

Program: Black Issues Forum

Episode: Wilmington 10: Pardon of Innocence

February 6, 1971, a small grocery store in Wilmington, NC was burned down, and 10 student civil rights protestors, including former NAACP director Dr. Ben Chavis, were falsely accused, unjustly tried and convicted, and incarcerated. Known as the Wilmington 10, their names were finally cleared after a 42 year fight. Dr. Chavis and attorney for the group Irving Joyner share their story.

Duration: (26:46)
Premiere Date: 02/10/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR
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