A quest to discover her roots inspired a Tyrrell County native to organize a homecoming for the descendants of the men and women once enslaved at Somerset Place Plantation.
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Waterfront Walks & Historic Talks in Washington
Uncover the legacy of this former port town on the Pamlico River with the help of five historic walking tours.
Black History Month in North Carolina
Seven sites, sounds, and Black-owned businesses to explore in February.
The 1980s: A Judge of Fine Character
From his childhood on a farm in Richmond County to his barrier-breaking achievements on the North Carolina Supreme Court, Henry Frye builds his life and career on a foundation of hard work and integrity.
Making the Honor Roll
In 1902, African American educator Charlotte Hawkins Brown founded a groundbreaking school in Sedalia. Today, her legacy lives on.
The Dreams That Linger
A century has passed since Latta University closed its doors, and generations have come and gone from the Raleigh neighborhood where it once stood. In North Carolina, history is all around us — even when evidence of the past has all but vanished.
The Museum That Tells Princeville’s Story
A new mobile museum helps visitors understand the deep history of the country’s first incorporated African American town, its faith born of resilience, and, most important, its hopes for the future.
The Artist Painting Portraits of Greatness in Greenville
Richard D. Wilson Jr. creates glimpses of the past to help children see better futures for themselves.
Lifted Voices
An anthology celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Carolina African American Writers’ Collective shines a spotlight on Black writers.
