Winston-Salem native documents African American 'firsts' in the area
After more than a decade of research and writing, a Winston-Salem native has published a history of African American "firsts” in the area dating back to 1763.
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High Point high schoolers' 1960s sit-ins helped pave the way for integration
Lunch counter sit-ins as a form of civil protest began at the Woolworth in downtown Greensboro on February 1, 1960. That event caught the attention of a group of younger students in High Point who wanted to desegregate stores in their community.
Black Marines from High Point honored for service and breaking racial barriers
This month, five Marines from High Point will be recognized by the city council and a local museum for their service, and for their roles in breaking the race barrier in the military.
New urban park in Winston-Salem will showcase freedom fight of enslaved Moravian
A new urban park is coming to the Triad. Its roots date back to the 18th century, and an African American story that’s unique to Winston-Salem.
Winston-Salem African American Archive programs will explore local Black history
The first African American Resilience history program will be hosted at the Central branch of the Forsyth County Public Library next week.
Guilford County students honor legacy of the A&T Four civil rights activists
On February 1, 1960, four Black students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University took a stand against segregation.
The Peter Oliver Pavilion Gallery to celebrate unique African American experience
A new urban park is coming to the Triad. Its roots date back to the 18th century, and it's an important African American story that’s unique to Winston-Salem.
EPA chief Regan speaks at North Carolina King Day observance
The drive for clean water and air for minority and low-income residents is inexorably linked to the march toward racial equality that the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. championed, U.S.
Greensboro to honor Guilford County School Board member as civil rights champion
The city of Greensboro will recognize Guilford County School Board member T. Dianne Bellamy Small on Monday for her civil rights advocacy work.
NC Supreme Court dismisses suit to return Confederate statue
North Carolina's Supreme Court ruled Friday that the local chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy lacks standing to challenge the city of Winston-Salem's removal of a Confederate monument on private property, but it can refile a future lawsuit making similar arguments.