A few years ago, Christina Ryerson bought a stack of vintage postcards for three dollars from a flea market in Raleigh. Among the sights depicted in the colorful illustrations on the cards was a view
Black History Month draws its origins to February 1926, when Dr. Carter G. Woodson organized “Negro History Week,” a celebration that honored the contributions of African Americans with activities such as parades, history clubs, speeches, and more.
Looking through the history of Duke University, the year 1931 isn’t often thought of as a defining year in the story of the institution. But from the establishment of academic entities that remain pivotal today, to the opening of well-known facilities, and a smart football coaching hire, reminders of what happened that year can still be found at Duke 90 years later.
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