Wilmington has a rich history, but many stories remain untold.
“A People’s History of Wilmington,” a series of virtual talks and discussions, highlights Black history and culture that is often missing from history lessons.
The series includes:
Cape Fear Rag: The Forgotten Jazz Roots of Wilmington, Thursday, April 8, 6:30 p.m.
North Carolina writer and historian Larry Reni Thomas grew up on the northside of Wilmington. His 1993 book, The True Story of the Wilmington 10, was among the first to focus attention on the injustices of 1971.
On the Record: Recovering the First Black Daily in the South, Thursday, April 15, 6:30 p.m.