Fifty years ago today, on July 23, 1973, Rufus Edmisten became the first person in US history to deliver a subpoena against a sitting president.
Reps. Keith Kidwell and Jeffrey McNeely disparaged Black colleagues on the House floor, with Kidwell joking that one belonged to the “church of Satan,” and McNeely suggesting another didn’t deserve to get into Harvard.
Wake Forest’s Shelly Bleiweiss tells his parents’ harrowing story, and explains why it’s important to stand up to bigotry.
The Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum in North Carolina educates visitors about the heroes who risked their own lives operate the Underground Railroad.
This reading list not only highlights the achievements of Black North Carolinians in the fight for civil rights and equality, but also the painful legacy of Jim Crow and the fight for justice.
A comprehensive history of this fascinating state, the (ongoing) struggle for voting rights, and the scandal that rocked North Carolina politics: They all make our NC-centric reading list.
Biltmore Estate is the largest privately-owned home in America. And this time of year, it’s a feast for the eyes.
