https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:29:26 +0000 Explore Wilmington's Civil Rights History, Sights and Tours https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/explore-wilmingtons-civil-rights-history-sights-and-tours/ https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/explore-wilmingtons-civil-rights-history-sights-and-tours/#comments https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/explore-wilmingtons-civil-rights-history-sights-and-tours/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0500

2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, a federal law that ended segregation and prohibited discrimination. Wilmington's rich and complex history includes significant events and individuals who played a role in advancing social justice on a local and national level.

]]> Immerse Yourself in Wilmington’s African American History https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/immerse-yourself-in-wilmingtons-african-american-history/ https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/immerse-yourself-in-wilmingtons-african-american-history/#comments https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/blog/post/immerse-yourself-in-wilmingtons-african-american-history/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500

When I embarked on my journey to learn more about African American history in the place I’ve called home since 2014, I discovered numerous contributions of Blacks and stories of resilience.

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