Celebrating Black History Month

Watch Spectrum News throughout the month of February as we pay tribute to generations of African Americans who struggled through adversity and made history.

Rochelle Small-Toney takes in the Williston Display at the Cape Fear Museum in Wilmington N.C.

Rochelle Small-Toney becoming a woman of firsts

Rochelle Small-Toney grew up in Wilmington and took part in rallies for equality. She can remember the 10 young students who were wrongly convicted of arson and conspiracy. They became known as the Wilmington Ten.

Wilmington6 years ago
Earl Ijames

Black History Month In Depth: A Look Back at the U.S. Colored Troops

All month long, we’re taking a look at the rarely heard stories of African Americans who made a lasting impact on North Carolina. This Black History Month, Spectrum News Anchor Caroline Blair sat down with a state historian, who takes a look back at the impact a troop of black soldiers made on the Civil War.

Central NC6 years ago
History in Photos

History Quiz