Trey’s Table Episode 474: 120 Years Ago in Atlanta
27 min
In 1906, Georgia’s governor’s race was a competition between two newspaper titans over who could erase Black political and economic progress fastest.120 years later, Georgia just elected the first Black woman governor in American history—and Black women now hold 7 of the state's 8 executive offices.On the new episode of Trey’s Table, I break down the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre, how media misinformation sparked it, and how Alonzo Herndon rebuilt from the ashes. Give it a listen and let me know what you think. 🎙️