Black History

Over half of the gravesites at the historic African American Maides Cemetery in Wilmington are unidentified. UNC-Wilmington researchers are working with the Historic Wilmington Foundation to identify them and bring about better recognition for the history of Black residents in the area.

Due South co-host Leoneda Inge has launched a new recurring segment on historically Black colleges and universities: HBCU 101.

Archaeologists have exhumed the remains of one person and plan to exhume a second in the search for victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

The historic Strayhorn House, originally built and owned by former slaves, will be awarded the plaque due to its significant role in Carrboro.

NC Freedom Park in downtown Raleigh highlights the journey of freedom for Black Americans.

The Liberation Station bookstore - North Carolina’s first Black-owned children’s bookseller - will launch with a three-day celebration that kicks off Saturday.

The North Carolina Freedom Park, a 20-year project, is expected to have its grand opening this summer.

The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund is working with several partners to revitalize Nina Simone’s birthplace in Tryon.

A historical seafood traveling exhibit is coming out next year about the role Black people play in NC’s seafood industry.

The North Carolina African American Heritage Commission is working to extend the trail and more Black history stories across the state.