The African American Heritage & Culture Center has served as an education and advocacy organization in New Bern, North Carolina, since 2018. The center presents the historic impact and progression of African Americans through; programs, exhibits, and performances.

Since its opening in 2018, AAHC has become a nonprofit, developed a website, and helped sponsor numerous arts, cultural events, and projects throughout the city.

AAHC has also launched its Oral History Library, preserving the stories of local individuals that may have gotten lost upon their passing. The projects’ goal is to capture the stories (via interview) from individuals in the region who had a significant impact on their families, within the community, or state.

 

Original post by: Todd Wetherington/Sun Journal

Read more here: https://www.newbernsj.com/story/news/2022/02/03/new-bern-aahc-african-american-heritage-education-advocacy/9282857002/

Visit AAHC’s website at:  https://www.africanamericanheritageandculture.org/