The Wilmington Massacre, which occurred #OTD in 1898 violently unseated over 100 Black officials, leaving between 60-250 Black residents dead and forcing 100,000 to flee. Black Americans would not hold office again until 1972. #ANationsStory

We mourn the passing of Rosalynn Carter, a great humanitarian.

Thank you for keeping up with us this year. We'll see you in 2024 with more projects!

“ We can only speculate the beauty of what that neighborhood would have been had it not been destroyed…Businesses and homes were lost and many never recovered. It is a tale that is not new, especially to BIPOC communities”-Please see branch president’s statement on our FB page:

During the Town Hall this archive at Charles H. Chipman Cultural Center was referenced. Read more information here. chipmancenter.org/exhibit/arch? (Thank you Dr. Charles L. Chavis, Jr.)

On this day in 1923, over 200 white men attacked the Black community in Rosewood, Florida, killing over 30 Black women, men, and children and burning down the town. calendar.eji.org/racial-injusti…

Carter School professor Charles Chavis was featured in today’s Washington Post: "A Maryland city’s apology for lynchings rings hollow for some." Dr. Chavis’ work focuses on the history of racial terror lynchings throughout the south. Read the full article: washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/…

The 1898 and 1931 lynchings of three Black men have cast a long shadow over Salisbury, say advocates pushing for a more comprehensive apology. wapo.st/3TcraV9

Elected officials in Salisbury, Maryland approved an apology last week for the lynchings of three Black men in 1898 and 1931. Advocates are pushing for a more comprehensive apology. Others say the lynchings are not worth revisiting. wapo.st/3wNqjm1

A Maryland city’s apology for lynchings rings hollow for some The 1898 and 1931 lynchings of three Black men have cast a long shadow over Salisbury, say advocates pushing for a more comprehensive apology washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/…

Researchers found 11 new gravesites believed to be of enslaved African Americans at Bull Run Regional Park, VA. This discovery adds to the 91 graves found in 2022. The ongoing discoveries highlight the crucial need to honor and remember the legacies of enslaved individuals!

Ordinary people showing extraordinary courage to push back against hate and bigotry—that’s what the ADL In #ConcertAgainstHate is all about. Get to know this year’s honorees and tune in Monday, November 18th for coverage of the star-studded event live from Washington, D.C.

Thank you for joining us tonight, Blair Underwood! #ConcertAgainstHate

A huge congratulations to our Kay Family Award honorees, Dr. Mehnaz Afridi, Dr. Charles Chavis, and Rosette Goldstein🏆 These incredible individuals are leading the way in standing up to hatred, injustice, and bias. #ConcertAgainstHate

Yesterday I was honored ADL 30th annual #ConcertAgainstHate. Together we are united in the fight against hate. Jonathan Greenblatt Blair Underwood Ben Stiller thank you for your fearless commitment to truth and justice! The John Mitchell, Jr. Program George Mason University OUDC Morgan State University The Kennedy Center

Congratulations to the Kay Family Award honorees from last night's #ConcertAgainstHate, including our partner Dr. Mehnaz Afridi Mehnaz Afridi! She does incredible work in our region and we are so proud to honor her on a national stage.

A huge congratulations to our honorees from last night’s 30th In #ConcertAgainstHate! These seven incredible individuals are leading the way in standing up to hatred, injustice and bias.

Thrilled to honor Dr. Charles L. Chavis, Jr., who has spent his career fighting for racial justice & equity. His work challenges us to think about structures of inequality & his dedication to advocating for underrepresented communities is paving the way for real change. #ConcertAgainstHate

Inside the concert hall, 2,400 attendees looked on as several honorees were presented awards for taking a stand against hate. The awardees included Scott “Scooter” Braun, Mehnaz Afridi; Dr. Charles L. Chavis, Jr., and Holocaust survivor Rosette Goldstein. The event also honored four survivors of