This week on "Sunday Morning" (July 12)
Summary
The CBS show "Sunday Morning" will air stories about the 1898 White supremacist coup in Wilmington, North Carolina, where a multi-racial government was violently overthrown. The program also features segments on the song "Take Me Home, Country Roads," a traditional Italian wine barrel race, and singer Gracie Abrams' music career.Key Facts
- "Sunday Morning" airs Sundays at 9:00 a.m. ET on CBS and streams at 11:00 a.m. ET on the CBS News app.
- The main story covers the 1898 Wilmington coup, the only successful coup in U.S. history, focusing on how White supremacists took over the city by force.
- Lauren Collins, a journalist from The New Yorker, wrote a book titled "They Stole a City" about this event.
- The show looks back at the history and legacy of this violent takeover in Wilmington.
- Another segment explores the song "Take Me Home, Country Roads," its origins, and its global popularity.
- The program also reports on the Bravìo delle Botti, a traditional wine barrel race in Montepulciano, Italy.
- It features an interview with singer Gracie Abrams about her rise to fame and new album.
- "Sunday Morning" also includes a remembrance segment honoring notable people who have passed away.
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