A character guide to one of our featured Black History Month heroes, Sterling K. Brown.

Oscar Robertson, the “Big O,” was an unstoppable offensive player over the course of his career and it all began right here in Indianapolis, Indiana. In high school, he made history as he led Crispus Attucks High School to consecutive basketball state titles in 1955 and 1956, making them the first all-black champion in state […]

Today, we recognize our Black History Month honoree, Anjail Muhammad, lead teacher at The Vital Link School in Raleigh. The North Carolina Education Lottery is proud to honor educators in our community with “I Am Carolina’s Black History.” The North Carolina Education Lottery, over 6.24 billion dollars for education.

Today, we recognize our Black History Month honoree Dawna Jones, Assistant Dean of Students and the Chair of the Carolina Black Caucus at UNC Chapel Hill. The North Carolina Education Lottery is proud to honor educators in our community with “I Am Carolina’s Black History.” The North Carolina Education Lottery, over 6.24 billion dollars for […]

Today, we recognize our Black History Month honoree, Ema Temu, Adjunct  Professor at Saint  Augustine’s University & Durham Technical College. The North Carolina Education Lottery is proud to honor educators in our community with “I Am Carolina’s Black History.” The North Carolina Education Lottery, over 6.24 billion dollars for education.    

All month we’ve been celebrating our achievers and dreamers and doers and thinkers and creators that prove the old adage that life begins at 40. If you’ve missed any honorees, check out the list so far: 40 – 30: Lucy McBath, Anthony Lynn, Broderick Johnson and more , 30 – 20: Chadwick Boseman, Kamala Harris, Regina King and […]

A character guide to one of our featured Black History Month heroes, Issa Rae.

Dr. Melvin B. Girton, Sr. has been a champion for civil rights and an outspoken advocate for social justice. As spiritual leader, he has organized and hosted hundreds of events to bring the people of central Indiana together in celebration, remembrance, and hope. He remains dedicated to these goals even in retirement and will continue to […]

Today, we recognize our Black History Month honoree, Gretta Dula, principal at Ligon GT Magnet Middle School in Raleigh. The North Carolina Education Lottery is proud to honor educators in our community with “I Am Carolina’s Black History.” The North Carolina Education Lottery, over 6.24 billion dollars for education.

Today, we recognize our Black History Month honoree, Dr. Annice H. Williams, principal at Poe GT/AIG Basics Magnet Elementary School in Raleigh. The North Carolina Education Lottery is proud to honor educators in our community with “I Am Carolina’s Black History.” The North Carolina Education Lottery, over 6.24 billion dollars for education.

Today, we recognize our Black History Month honoree, Erin Barksdale, founding school principal at Renaissance West STEAM Academy in Charlotte. The North Carolina Education Lottery is proud to honor educators in our community with “I Am Carolina’s Black History.” The North Carolina Education Lottery, over 6.24 billion dollars for education.

Today, we recognize our Black History Month honoree, Coach Kenneth Blocker, head football coach at Enloe Magnet School in Raleigh. The North Carolina Education Lottery is proud to honor educators in our community with “I Am Carolina’s Black History.” The North Carolina Education Lottery, over 6.24 billion dollars for education.