Stories tagged: "Black History Month"

Culture Roof work on Reynolds Hall, a dormitory at the former Palmer Memorial Institute. Photo courtesy of Liz Melendez.
Culture The Work to Preserve a Historic Site of Black Excellence in North Carolina

The dormitories at the former Palmer Memorial Institute represent the main physical connection to the site's legacy. But they have long been in disrepair.

Emily Jaeger Emily Jaeger February 28, 2023 10:12 pm EST
Education North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, speaks to reporters on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 at the Legislative Building in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Gary D. Robertson)
Education It’s Black History Month and NC Republicans Introduced a Bill to Limit Teaching of Black History

Rep. John Torbett introduced a bill last week that would make North Carolina the 19th state to ban and/or restrict how teachers can discuss racism and sexism.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil February 27, 2023 11:34 am EST
Food and Drink Graphic by Francesca Daly for Cardinal & Pine
Food and Drink 10 Black-Owned Restaurants to Try in Raleigh and the Research Triangle

To honor Black History Month, we’re continuing to highlight Black-owned businesses across North Carolina, with a deep dive into the food scene in the state’s fastest-growing metro region.

Leah Sherrell Leah Sherrell February 21, 2023 5:24 pm EST
Culture Graphic by Francesca Daly for Cardinal & Pine
Culture 10 Black-Owned Restaurants to Try in Charlotte

To honor Black History Month, we're highlighting Black-owned businesses across North Carolina, starting with a deep dive into the food scene in the state's most populous city.

Leah Sherrell Leah Sherrell February 14, 2023 2:01 pm EST
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Culture 5 Essential Books You Can Read to Honor North Carolina Black History

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.

Dylan Rhoney Dylan Rhoney February 13, 2023 2:22 pm EST

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History Sarah Keys Evans was serving in the Women's Army Corps in 1952 when she was arrested after refusing to give up her bus seat for a white Marine at the Roanoke Rapids bus station. Her lawsuit would go on to change the country. (Image via US Army.)
History 4 Powerful Moments in North Carolina’s Black History

It’s Black History Month in North Carolina, and many of our state’s most significant moments are still seriously overlooked. 

Sarah Ovaska Sarah Ovaska January 31, 2023 10:16 pm EST
North Carolina Sarah Keys Evans was serving in the Women's Army Corps in 1952 when she was arrested after refusing to give up her bus seat for a white Marine at the Roanoke Rapids bus station. Her lawsuit would go on to change the country. (Image via US Army.)
North Carolina Let’s Make Sure These Chapters of NC’s Black History Aren’t Forgotten

It’s Black History Month in North Carolina, and many of our state’s most significant moments are still seriously overlooked. 

Sarah Ovaska Sarah Ovaska February 17, 2022 2:57 pm EST