Topics Related to African American History

Was grassroots civil rights attorney. Advocate for voting rights. Among first Black law students at U.N.C., 1951. Served in WWII. Born nearby

Founded in 1909 by civic-minded African American women. Promoted social causes: "Lifting as We Climb." Early statewide meetings held here.

Director, N.C. Division of Negro Education, 1921-50. White advocate for Black opportunities within the system of segregation. He lived 2 blocks N.

Established in 1887 to educate African Americans in western N.C. Emerged as residential preparatory school for Black women. Was 1/3 mi. E until 1974.

Pioneer Black comedian, social and civil rights activist, 1920’s-1974. Born Loretta Aiken, she grew up 1/5 mi. W.

Est. 1892 as center of social, moral, religious influence for blacks working at Biltmore. Businesses thrived in building 100 yards S.

First black to serve in Congress. Native of N.C. Mississippi senator, 1870-1871. Operated own barbershop here, 1840s.

Old-time musician and song collector. African American, he collaborated with the Carter Family, 1928-37. Grave 1/4 mi. S.

Black civil rights leader. Advocate for armed self-defense. He broadcast “Radio Free Dixie,” 1961-1965, from exile in Cuba. Birthplace was ½ mile S.

African American artist and writer. Many of his collages were inspired by childhood memories of N.C. Born 1 block N.W.