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Black History

Relatives of slave who built White House speak out

  • Jul 4
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Court clears way for replacement of slavery exhibit in Philadelphia

  • Jul 3

New book explores history, calculated demise of Black medical schools

  • Jun 20

NC executive mansion hosts Juneteenth celebration: 'Like a reunion'

  • Jun 19

What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2026

  • Jun 19

For Juneteenth, Durham's historic Stagville shines light on the past

  • Jun 19

What is Juneteenth and why is it celebrated? What to know for 2026

  • Jun 18

Trump admin can replace Philadelphia slavery exhibit: Court

  • Jun 18

Latest Videos

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Houston dance company shares black history on stage

  • Jun 18
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Harlem renaissance history unearthed amid Bronx gravestones

  • Feb 25
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Celebrating Black History

  • Feb 23
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Former students fight to preserve Ligon, it's rich history

  • Oct 20, 2025
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Historical marker unveiled outside St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Raleigh

  • Sep 29, 2025
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Lost no more: Saga of former enslaved man's quest for freedom, long new life on the Hudson

  • Jun 17, 2025
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Amsterdam News, icon of Black-owned publishing, presses forward with a page from its past

  • Jun 2, 2025
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Names of Smithfield 4 added to town's marker

  • May 7, 2025

Latest Stories

Ground broken for Villages of Hayti affordable housing in Durham

The first phase will include 81 one-bedroom, 113 two-bedroom and 58 three-bedroom apartments spread across nine garden-style, walk-up buildings.

  • May 13

Trailblazing firefighter Capt. John Lyon, who helped integrate Durham Fire Department, dies at 92

John Lyon was one of the first Black firefighters hired in Durham in 1958. He was part of a groundbreaking group known as the "Original Ten."

  • Apr 27

Historic American Legion post in Durham gets free new roof

The second-oldest Black American Legion Post in the country, American Legion Post 175 in Durham, is getting a new roof at no cost.

  • Apr 21

Griot and Grits dinner launches $100K campaign to preserve Black family histories

Community members packed the John Chavis Center for the Griot and Grits Heritage Dinner, supporting efforts to preserve Black family stories.

  • Mar 11

Wake school board approves demolishing Ligon Middle in 'tough vote'

The Wake County School Board voted to demolish Ligon Middle School and build a new facility after months of heated conversations with community members and alumni.

  • Mar 5