The John Mitchell Jr. Program for History, Justice and Race

09/24/2024

The Conversation Series returns this Thursday, September 26th, from 7:30-8:15 (EDT) for a conversation with Geoff Levin, author of Our Palestine Question Israel and American Jewish Dissent, 1948-1978, in conversation with Dr. Charles Chavis, Jr and graduate students in the Carter School

09/11/2024

“Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 911”. - Barack Obama

Today we take time to acknowledge everyone touched by the tragedy that occurred on September 11th, 2001. As time moves forward, it is important that we commemorate the collective courage and resilience shown in the face of devastation. ❤️

04/29/2024

Our partner, Operation Understanding DC, is recruiting high schoolers who will be JUNIORS next school year! Please share with anyone in the area who may be interested!

04/18/2024

Honored to work alongside Marcus Hunter. You inspire me to keep pressing towards the mark. Special thanks to Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and Science Museum of Minnesota.

04/16/2024

Just landed in Minnesota honored to be worrking alongside Marcus Hunter Christian Green and Alex Jones.…Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and Science Musuem Of Minnesota.

The Science Museum of Minnesota and the Smithsonian Institution have partnered to host a three-day convening centered around racial justice, coming April 2024.

03/08/2024

UPDATE: On day 3 of our trip, we continued our archiving and cemetery cleanup. We spent time scanning and digitizing artifacts from personal and church archives provided by the community. Additionally, trash and debris were removed from the Dark Brach cemetery, and graves were cleaned up using appropriate restoration and conservation techniques.

03/05/2024

During day 2 of our trip, we focused on archiving various artifacts detailing the histories of the Dark Branch community. We were graciously granted access to personal archives of newspapers, family photos, books, and so much more. From this material, we were able to gain tremendous insights into the community. Additionally, we took a tour of Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson. From 1171 to 1175, more than 302 enslaved people were imported through Port Brunswick. Fort Anderson, built on top of the port, served as a part of the Cape Fear River Defenses for the Confederacy.

03/04/2024

Yesterday was day one of our trip to Brunswick NC to connect and learn from the historic Dark Branch community. Day 1 began our oral history interviews with pillars of the community at the Kendall Chapel AME Church and cemetery restoration of the Dark Branch Cemetery. Students and faculty from George Mason University, Morgan State University, and Prairie A&M University are collaborating diligently to capture and restore the overlooked stories, experiences, and lifeways of Dark Branch.

12/30/2023

12/11/2023

Thank you for keeping up with our feed this past year! We will be active again in January of the new year with several new upcoming projects!

11/28/2023

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