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The North Carolina Freedom Monument Project

In the midst of the state government complex in downtown Raleigh, a park is taking shape that is nothing short of remarkable. Reginald Hildebrand, who teaches African and African-American history at UNC-Chapel Hill, calls the site “Freedom Grove,” where historically, plantation slaves would come together to talk and learn. Since 2001, Hildebrand has co-chaired the […]