Black History Month

North Carolina is home to 11 Historical Black Colleges and Universities — the second most in the country. The majority of these schools were built by newly freed slaves who became students. This Black History month, we look at the legacy of HBCUs in the state by talking to students about how these institutions create a sense of belonging and encourage authenticity.

Chatham Community Library partnered with a local group to put together the moving memorial for the victims.

A mantra for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is to explore American history through an African American lens.

WUNC will broadcast specials from APM and BBC to honor Black History Month

What happens when a black father tries to do his young daughter’s natural hair for the first time? In the animated short “Hair Love” a battle ensues: The…

What happens when a black father tries to do his young daughter’s natural hair for the first time? In the animated short “Hair Love” a battle ensues: The…

The Facebook live comedy and interview show “Intelligently Ratchet” hosts conversations that span politics, art and culture. Co-hosts Kevin “Kaze” Thomas…

The Facebook live comedy and interview show “Intelligently Ratchet” hosts conversations that span politics, art and culture. Co-hosts Kevin “Kaze” Thomas…

Note: This conversation is a rebroadcast from February 16, 2017.In the early 1960s, Stokely Carmichael was a relatively-unknown young activist working…

Note: This conversation is a rebroadcast from February 16, 2017.In the early 1960s, Stokely Carmichael was a relatively-unknown young activist working…