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 Bishop Thomas L. Hoyt, Jr. at the Empowerment Banquet

Bishop Thomas L. Hoyt, Jr. holds William Graves, III (Bishop Graves grandson) at the Empowerment Banquet in November 1999. The banquet took place at the Ramada Inn Motel in Tupelo, Mississippi. Photo courtesy of Patricia "Pat" Jackson and St. Joseph CME Church.

 Spring Council and Joe Council in Mama Dips Kitchen

Anita Spring Council and her brother Joe Council prepare food in the kitchen of Mama Dips Kitchen. Photos courtesy of Anita Spring Council

 Children's event at Hargraves Community Center organized by Mildred "Mama Dip" Council

"She wanted to start an organization that would help children." - Anita Spring Council Mildred "Mama Dip" Council organized a free event for local children at Hargraves Community Center. Children received a free meal, played games, and received prizes from local businesses. Anita Spring Council…

 1999 Hoyt Family Thanksgiving

Ocie Hoyt, wife of Bishop Thomas L. Hoyt, holds her granddaughter Ayanna on Thanksgiving in 1999. The family is at the Bishop's former secretary's house. Also in attendance is John, a friend of his sister-in-law. Photo courtesy of Patricia "Pat" Jackson and St. Joseph CME Church.

 St. Paul AME Church Congregation in 1949

Rev. Upshaw stands in front of St. Paul AME Church with his congregation in the summer of 1949. Photo courtesy of Arminta Foushee.

 Arminta Foushee, Christian Foushee-Green, and Dolores Eunice Farrington at St. Paul AME Church

 St. Paul AME Church Men's Choir

 Young musicians at St. Paul AME Church

 Congregation at St. Paul AME Church

Faith

Faith has always been a critical part of the life of Chapel Hill/Carrboro’s Black community. Prior to emancipation, enslaved people people worshiped in segregated sections of Chapel of the Cross, University Baptist Church, and other churches run by white residents. But Black church-goers quickly…

"What has sustained this community..."

 Freedom School Audio Documentary - Group 1

 Freedom School Audio Documentary - Group 2

 Freedom School Audio Documentary - Group 3

 Freedom School Audio Documentary - Group 4

Student Projects

Since its beginnings, the Marian Cheek Jackson Center for Saving and Making History has been dedicated to bringing local Black history, told by the people who have lived it, to the next generations of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Orange County. Over the years, the life histories of neighbors have…

Learning Economic Vocabulary through Businesses in Our Community

Using case studies of local Black-owned businesses, students will learn key economic vocabulary terms and be able to explain how those terms apply to real world situations in their own community. NC Standard Course of Study: 2.E.1.1 Give examples of ways in which businesses in the community meet…

Builders

Journey Towards Integration

This video, created by Judith Van Wyk, was part of a project by Van Wyk documenting the impact and legacy of the desegregation of Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools. Courtesy of Judith Van Wyk. Video may not be altered in any way.

First Baptist Church of Chapel Hill Service on August 2, 1998 - Part 1

This video, created by Judith Van Wyk, was part of a project by Van Wyk documenting the impact and legacy of the desegregation of Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools. Courtesy of Judith Van Wyk. Video may not be altered in any way.

First Baptist Church of Chapel Hill Service on August 2, 1998 - Part 2

This video, created by Judith Van Wyk, was part of a project by Van Wyk documenting the impact and legacy of the desegregation of Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools. Courtesy of Judith Van Wyk. Video may not be altered in any way.

Black Education in Chapel Hill/Carrboro before desegregation

Photos courtesy of: Dolores Clark, From the Rock Wall ,The Lincoln High School Newspaper (Orange Echo/Lincoln Echo) accessed via Digital NC, Jim Shotts, Open Orange, The Library of Congress, University of Virginia Library, Jackson Davis Collection of African American Educational Photographs, UNC…

 David Caldwell, Jr. - On Orange County history (clip)

Caldwell, Jr., David

 Patricia "Pat" Jackson - On collaboration between Black and white churches (clip)