Record #:

30099

Author(s):

Harrison, Thomas P.

Abstract:

Approximately one-third of North Carolina's population are African Americans; however, there are still hindrances in the state to their success as citizens. In the interest of all North Carolinians, it is the duty of the state to provide better housing, better health care, and better educational opportunities to this population of the state.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 2 Issue 9, January 1945, p26-27

Subject(s):

Race relations; African Americans--Education; African Americans--Social conditions--To 1964

Record #:

21677

Author(s):

Myers, Christopher

Abstract:

This article examines the creation of segregated white private schools in Edgecombe, Halifax, and Nash counties after the 1954 'Brown v. Board of Education' Supreme Court decision. The movement to create private white schools was founded upon the mission of whites to maintain control over education and preserve social class structure.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 81 Issue 4, Oct 2004, p393-425 , il, por, map, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Race relations

Record #:

31582

Author(s):

Egerton, John

Abstract:

Eddie “Doc” Flamingo is a disc jockey in Mount Olive, North Carolina. For over thirty years, Flamingo has traveled throughout the South performing and playing music records. Flamingo discusses being an African American music entertainer for diverse audiences, social values, and different attitudes about race.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 10 Issue 12, Dec 1978, p11, il

Subject(s):

African American musicians; Race relations; Social values

Record #:

34451

Author(s):

Thompson, Natasha

Abstract:

Many of North Carolina’s 4-H programs remained racially segregated through the 1980s despite open membership policies and legislation. This article addresses four aspects of 4-H and race—organizational inequalities, white support of black members, black activism and advocacy, and eventual racial integration of 4-H clubs.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 93 Issue 3, July 2016, p308-338, il, por, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

4-H clubs--North Carolina; Segregation; Civil rights--North Carolina; Race relations