Black civil rights leader. Advocate for armed self-defense. He broadcast “Radio Free Dixie,” 1961-1965, from exile in Cuba. Birthplace was ½ mile S.
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Nationally known writer, humorist, & civil rights advocate. Published The Carolina Israelite, 1944-1968. Lived 1 block N.E.
Founded 1908 to promote sound civic management; Progressive era reform. First meeting held here attended by delegates from across the state.
Born in West Africa's Gold Coast (now Ghana), James Emman Kwegyir Aggrey enrolled at Livingstone College in 1898 & later joined the faculty. In 1920 he returned to Africa where he influenced the course of post-colonialism. In 1905 Aggrey married Rose Douglass, teacher long active across the state in groups advocating education, social welfare, & racial harmony. This was their home.
Professor & Dean, Biddle University. Organizer and fundraiser for Rosenwald program in N.C., 1921- 1935. He lived ¼ mi. S.
Landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling, March 1971, prohibited discriminatory practices by employers. Plaintiffs were Black employees of plant in Eden.
During epidemic of 1948, integrated hospital built in 95 days. In 1963, it was makeshift jail for civil rights protesters. Operated 1/10 mi. S.
Strike by leaf workers, mostly black & female, June 17, 1943, 1/2 mile W., led to seven years of labor & civil rights activism by Local 22.
Volunteer service group promoted suffrage, education, and other social, cultural causes. Founded 1902 one-half mi. SE.
Antislavery organization formed by Quakers in central N.C. First met at Centre, July 1816. Disbanded in 1834.