State Archives of North Carolina
The Division of Archives and Records is part of the Office of Archives and History and the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural
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Resources
Understanding the history and impact race has on society can be overwhelming. Although some of the stories about race and racism took place many years ago, others have happened within our own lifetimes. The effects still linger to this day and can bring up feelings of pain and trauma. This page is meant to serve as a place for visitors to be connected to books, articles, videos, and other resources about race and how to talk about it. This will also be a place where new resources are added so be sure to check back for more!
RACE: Are We So Different?
This is the official website of the origional RACE: Are We So Different? exhibit that was developed by the American Anthropoligical Association and the
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American Anthropological Association
The American Anthropological Association is the world’s largest scholarly and professional organization of anthropologists. The Association is dedicated to advancing human understanding and applying
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Are We Automating Racism?
There is an assumption that tech is neutral, and we have turned to tech as a way to root out racism, sexism, or other
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Black Girls Code
A website that builds pathways for young women of color to embrace the current tech marketplace as builders and creators by introducing them to
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How America’s Hottest City is Trying to Cool Down
Urban neighborhoods that lack trees and greenspaces have, on average, much higher temperatures than neigborhoods that do. The neighborhoods without green or nature spaces
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How Black Foragers Find Freedom in the Natural World
A New York Times article highlighing the TikTok creater Alexis Nikole Nelson, a Black woman who is inspiring a new generation of urban foragers.
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Black Americans are Systematically Under-Treated for Pain. Why?
Urban neighborhoods that lack trees and greenspaces have, on average, much higher temperatures than neigborhoods that do. The neighborhoods without green or nature spaces
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American Indian Tribes in North Carolina
A website that includes information about the eight American Indian tribes recognized by the state of North Carolina. A website that includes information about
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'Forgotten by society' – How Chinese Migrants Built the Transco
This article highlights the stories of the immigrants who played an intrumental role in constructing the transcontinental railroad that... connecting one side of the
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How Black Foragers Find Freedom in the Natural World
A New York Times article highlighing the TikTok creater Alexis Nikole Nelson, a Black woman who is inspiring a new generation of urban foragers.
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