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New book explores history, calculated demise of Black medical schools

Jun 20

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

Jun 19

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Court clears way for replacement of slavery exhibit in Philadelphia

17 hours ago

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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

Ground broken for Villages of Hayti affordable housing in Durham

May 13

Trailblazing firefighter who helped integrate Durham FD dies at 92

Apr 27

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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

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

Raleigh residents continue fight to save historic school: 'Let Ligon live'

The board is considering three design plans for the former Ligon High School. Residents want the original building preserved.

Mar 3

Alpha Kappa Alpha founder Anna Easter Brown's enduring legacy in Rocky Mount

Born Easter Sunday in 1879, Anna Easter Brown was an iconic figure in Rocky Mount.

Feb 28