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On May 12, 1862, former South Carolina Representative Robert Smalls executed a daring plan to lead his family and 12 others to #freedom. His bravery didn't end there; he went on to serve throughout the Civil War and helped the Union secure victory. After the war, Smalls became a leading advocate for public education and served five terms in the House of Representatives. I am thankful that the South Carolina House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan bill to construct a monument in honor of Robert Smalls. This long-overdue effort recognizes Smalls’ immense contributions to South Carolinian and American history, and his tireless efforts to advance #education and #civilrights. Preserving Black history is deeply important to me and essential in ensuring future generations have a way to reflect on the lived experience of the generations before them. I encourage everyone to learn more about the incredible life and legacy of Robert Smalls. Read more. https://bit.ly/4bqkQAI

Our NCAJ NEXT Leadership group spent the day learning the history of the 1898 Wilmington massacre and coup d’état and its continuing impact. Led by NEXT facilitator Jes Averhart, the day centers on the film "Wilmington on Fire," by director Christopher Everett, and the Wilmingtoncolor - wilmington in color tour, which explores the history of the Port City through the eyes of those who suffered the greatest losses beginning in 1898. The conversation examines the role that North Carolina’s legal profession played in the oppression of racial minorities and later in the fight for equality under the law. Thanks so much to our Platinum Preferred Partners The The Forge Companies for their support of this day and the NEXT program.

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Support The Port, Inc. Celebrates Black Excellence and Culture in Wilmington, NC with “REPWeek 2023” Oct. 16th - 20th Support The Port, a community organization committed to empowerment and change, is thrilled to announce an inspiring week-long event, #REPweek2023. REP is short for "Repair and Represent Week," dedicated to celebrating black excellence, heritage, and culture. This special event will take place from Monday, October 16th to Friday, October 20th, aiming to educate, entertain, enhance, and preserve the rich legacy of the black community in Wilmington, NC. Wilmington holds a unique historical significance, being the site of the only successful coup on US soil. Against this backdrop, Repair and Represent Week will provide a platform for fostering connections, reflection, learning, collaboration, and organization centered around race relations and historical events that have marginalized communities. The week aims to promote healing, reconciliation, and empowerment by engaging in meaningful conversations, interactive panels, networking events, film screenings, communal meals, and highlighting local businesses. This year we will have special guests such as but not limited to; descendants of 1898 to include Alexander Manly’s descendants - Manly was the owner of The Daily Record the first black daily newspaper in the state that was burned down during the 1898 Coup, world thought leader on socio economics 19Keys, Whitney Dow Co Director of The Big Payback and more. Rsvp/Get tickets here www.SupportThePort.com