Legacies of Lynching: An Inaugural Gathering
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 8 am to 5 pm
Friday Conference Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
This day-long convening, hosted by University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) Center for the Study of the American South (CSAS) and Southern Futures (SF) in conjunction with the North Carolina Community Remembrance Coalitions (NCCRC), brings together eleven county coalitions (Alamance, Buncombe, Chatham, Craven, Guilford, Mecklenburg, Orange, New Hanover, Rowan, Wake, and Warren) dedicated to documenting and commemorating the histories of racial violence in our state. Inspired by the groundbreaking work of the Equal Justice Initiative, Legacies of Lynching creates a space for meaningful dialogue among community leaders, scholars, students, and national experts. Throughout the convening, we honor the memories of those lost to lynching, foster collaboration, and build a statewide network committed to truth and reconciliation. By coming together, we spark crucial conversations and inspire action towards forming new coalitions across the state.
This program is supported in part by North Carolina Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, www.nchumanities.org. Additional support at UNC-CH comes from the Center for the Study of the American South, Office of the Dean of Arts and Sciences, and Office of the Provost; at Duke University: Kenan Institute for Ethics, Office of the Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary Studies, and Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education.
Please join us for an enriching day of learning, connection, and community.
Registration is free and open to the public. If you’re interested, please bring your laptop or tablet to the workshop sessions.
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