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Black History

Guides

Black History Month in North Carolina

Seven sites, sounds, and Black-owned businesses to explore in February.

by Our State Staff
Decades Series

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.

by Philip Gerard
Back In The Day

Making the Honor Roll

In 1902, African American educator Charlotte Hawkins Brown founded a groundbreaking school in Sedalia. Today, her legacy lives on.

by Jimmy Tomlin
Playlists

An Our State Playlist: Black History in North Carolina

To celebrate Black History Month, take a journey into the history of African American music in North Carolina with our curated Spotify playlist.

by Mark Kemp
Back In The Day

Back in the Day: Curating Inclusion

Legendary Raleigh librarian Mollie Huston Lee dedicated her life to creating a community where all people could congregate, and minds could flourish.

by Jeremy Markovich
Back In The Day

The Insurance Company That Powered Durham’s Black Wall Street

North Carolina Mutual was founded by a formerly enslaved man. By serving a community that had been ignored, it helped its hometown thrive.

by Jeremy Markovich

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