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Historic Siloam School relocated to east Charlotte

Black History

'It was a wake-up call' | Civil rights activist revisits DC 60 years after the March on Washington

James Felder said he recalls being there for the March on Washington. He said that, 60 years later, there is still work to do.
Black History

Developers have Black South Carolina families fighting to maintain property and history

Along the booming South Carolina coast, developers looking to profit from vacation getaways and homes are targeting land owned by the descendants of enslaved people.
Regional

International African American museum opening in Charleston

WCNC Charlotte reporter Richard Devayne gives us a first look at the museum!
Local News

Protecting and promoting Black history through a $3M grant program

The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund announcing a $3.8 million grant.
Juneteenth

Juneteenth: The history, importance and how to celebrate

A look at the history and origin of the federal holiday Juneteenth, as well as discussing Black pride and how to mark the holiday.
Black History

60 years after Medgar Evers’ murder, his widow continues a civil rights legacy

It's been 60 years since civil rights leader Medgar Evers was murdered outside his Mississippi home.
Knights

Charlotte Knights to celebrate Jackie Robinson's legacy

The Knights will also be wearing special uniforms on Sunday to honor the Charlotte Black Hornets.
Black History

City of Charlotte to help start, scale and grow Black businesses

“As a city, we truly believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and fully support our small and minority-owned businesses,” City Council Malcolm Graham said.
Black History

HBCU graduate makes history as first-ever Black woman neurosurgery resident at Vanderbilt

Tamia Potter graduated from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, and will soon graduate with her doctorate from Case Western Reserve University.
5 Plus

72 Hours on Bloody Island: The 1917 East St. Louis Massacre

Countless savage attacks were unleashed during the bloodshed. That’s just a glimpse of what happened during one of the bloodiest race wars on this ground.
Black History

Community member saves historic African-American schoolhouse

“It was a safe haven," Fred Glenn, who purchased the property and saved years of history from becoming ash, said.