genealogy

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.

When Nadia Orton’s kidneys were failing, she sent letters to friends and relatives in the hopes that someone could be a donor or help defray the cost.…

When Nadia Orton’s kidneys were failing, she sent letters to friends and relatives in the hopes that someone could be a donor or help defray the cost.…

Dula family reunions in western North Carolina include members of the black and white sides of the family. But for decades these two sides did not…

Dula family reunions in western North Carolina include members of the black and white sides of the family. But for decades these two sides did not…