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"Black History, Our History"

To learn more about the erasure of Black people and history from Chapel Hill, read "Black History, Our History" by Cynthia Edwards-Paschall for Chapel Hill Magazine.

"Fighting Environmental Racism in North Carolina"

The article, "Fighting Environmental Racism in North Carolina," by Vann R. Newkirk II in The New Yorker details the long history of environmental racism committed by local governments against the Rogers-Eubanks neighborhood. The reporter discussed the history with Rogers-Eubanks Neighborhood…

 "Give Freedom for Christmas"

Bubba Riggsbee is walking in the front of the line, holding the “Freedom for Christmas” sign and wearing a light colored polo shirt and dark colored cardigan. The gentleman on the right behind him wearing glasses and a suit may be a student, because students always wore suits around campus. This…

"Lane to discuss new leader; Chambers 'vision, zeal' cited"

Dr. Alex A. Chambers served as pastor at St. Joseph CME Church from 1964-1967. This article from The Jackson Sun in Jackson, Tennessee details Dr. Chambers funeral services. Photo courtesy of Patricia "Pat" Jackson and St. Joseph CME Church.

 "No More Uncle Tom"

Ms. Avery Brewer is holding the “No More Uncle Tom” sign. She was a resident of Lindsey Street, and was a wonderful cook. Mrs. Avery worked at Chapel Hill Cleaners for a number of years and during the time of the civil rights marches, she was noted to say "they want us to clean their clothes but…

"President of Lane dies"

Dr. Alex A. Chambers served as pastor at St. Joseph CME Church from 1964-1967. This newspaper article announcing his passing lists his accomplishments while serving as President of Lane College. Photo courtesy of Patricia "Pat" Jackson and St. Joseph CME Church.

"Putting the Past in Focus" - The "Gray Ladies" of N.C. Memorial Hospital

This newspaper article from The Chapel Hill Herald discusses Chapel Hill's "Gray Ladies," who volunteered their caregiving services in hospitals. Photo courtesy of Patricia "Pat" Jackson and St. Joseph CME Church.

"The Quaker Freedmen's school in Chapel Hill"

This article details the history of the Quaker Freedmen's School in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Freedmen's school later became the Orange County Training School.

"What has sustained this community..."

 “Eat at Joe's Black and White” Banner

As they march from St. Joseph CME church toward downtown Chapel Hill, local African American students, religious leaders, and UNC students rally behind a banner declaring “Eat at Joe’s Black & White.”

 “Grillmaster” Calvin Smith

“Grillmaster” Calvin Smith, a community leader and steward of St. Joseph’s, cooks 1100 hotdogs at St. Joseph’s “Frangelism in the Park” gospel music celebration in 2007.

 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.

 2002 Northside walk in honor of Mrs. Hargraves

 2002 Northside walk in honor of Mrs. Hargraves

 2002 Northside walk in honor of Mrs. Hargraves

R.D. Smith speaks at the Northside walk in honor of Mrs. Hargraves in 2002.

 2002 Northside walk in honor of Mrs. Hargraves

Delores Bailey speaks at the Northside walk in honor of Mrs. Hargraves

 2004 Northside Neighborhood Overlay

 A daughter of Northside, Ms. Elaine Norwood laughs with a young neighbor at May Day, 2013.

 A demonstrator is attacked at Watts Restaurant during a sit-in in Chapel Hill, NC.

 A History of Resistance

Ms. Kathy Atwater, long-term Lindsay St. resident, gives a passionate speech on the history of Amity Station development. Her words gave both historical context and emotional power to the issue facing her community and neighbors.

 A march organized by the Chapel Hill Freedom Movement

A march organized by the Chapel Hill Freedom Movement on Franklin Street, Chapel Hill's main thoroughfare. Protesters stopped to point out segregated establishments.Hilliard Caldwell is in the center of the picture looking behind himself, wearing a driving cap and light colored photo. He is easily…

 A slogan painted on the door of a truck in Carrboro, NC.

A slogan painted on the door of a truck in Carrboro, NC.

 A third grade student at Northside Elementary, reflects on what she learned in a workshop with Jackson Center Staff.

 A UNC representative of the Student Peace Union pickets the segregated College Cafe.