African American Entrepreneurship in NC
Founded by John Merrick, C.C. Spaulding, and Aaron Moore, with the slogan “Merciful to all” this is the name of the largest and oldest African American life insurance company.
What is NC Mutual?
The year Shaw University, the south's oldest Historically Black College and University in the south, was founded in Raleigh.
When is 1865?
A man of many talents, Mecklenburg County's Romare Bearden is best known for this type of work.
What is Art?
First African American woman to be in the NC Senate.
Who is Jeanie Hopkins Lucas?
What year was Mechanics and Farmers chartered?
What is 1907?
A North Carolina city founded by freed enslaved people in 1885 and was once named Freedom Hill.
What is Princeville?
A Gospel singer from North Carolina who has been named the First Lady/Queen of Gospel Music.
Who is Shirley Caesar?
This man was the first African American elected to Durham City Council and has an elementary school named in his honor.
Who is R.N. Harris?
This African American man graduated from Shaw University and later became the founder of North Carolina Central University.
Who is Dr. James E. Shepherd?
This elementary school is named after a founder of North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company and former Hillside High Principal.
What is WG Pearson Elementary School?
Famous African American jazz saxophonist was born in Hamlet, North Carolina.
Who is John Coltrane?
An African American lawyer who became the first female judge in Durham, NC in 1980.
Who is Karen Behtea-Shields?
This black owned bed and breakfast is located in Durham, NC. It has served guests for 17 years.
What is Morehead Manor?
The African American educator whom Lucas Middle School is named after.
Who is Educator John H Lucas Sr.?
An African American Durham, NC native and artist well known for his unique style of elongated characters and movement. His art was featured in the 70’s sitcom Good Times.
Who is Ernie Barnes?
She is the current mayor and first female to be named district court judge in Durham, NC.
Who is Elaine O’Neal?
This black owned business in downtown Durham, NC provides youth with a digital makerspace to explore their creativity. Who is the founder of North Carolina Central University?
What is Blackspace?
Established in 1910, it is the first liberal arts HBCU (Historically Black College/University)
What is North Carolina Central University?
This Black-owned Music School helps children in Durham, NC perfect their talents.
What is Bull City School of Music?
In 2019, this Greensboro native became the first African American lieutenant governor of North Carolina.
Who is Mark Robinson?