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 (HBCU) was founded in Raleigh, NC
What is 1865?
A man of many talents, Mecklenberg 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?
The year Mechanics and Farmers Bank was chartered in Durham, NC.
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 County 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 (NCCU).
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 School Principal.
What is W.G. Pearson Elementary School?
Famous African-American jazz saxophonist who 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 the first female to be named district court judge in Durham, NC.
Who is Elaine O'Neal?