Legacies of Lynching: An Inaugural Gathering

Legacies of Lynching: An Inaugural Gathering

We’re excited to announce Legacies of Lynching: An Inaugural Gathering scheduled for March 1, 2025, from 8 am to 5 pm at the Friday Conference Center in Chapel Hill, NC.

This day-long convening, hosted by University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill’s 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, we aim to create a space for meaningful dialogue among community leaders, scholars, students, and national experts. Our goal is to honor the memories of those lost to lynching, foster collaboration, and build a statewide network committed to truth and reconciliation. We believe that by coming together, we can 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 comes from UNC-CH Center for the Study of the American South, UNC-CH Office of the Dean of Arts and Sciences, UNC-CH Office of the Provost, Duke University’s Kenan Institute for Ethics, Duke University’s Office of the Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary Studies, and Duke’s Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education.

We invite you to 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.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Friday Conference Center, 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, United States