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George H. White: Searching for Freedom


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Celebrate Juneteenth at the North Carolina Museum of History with a screening of the 2023 Emmy-award nominated film George H. White: Searching for Freedom. White was the last African American to serve in Congress during the Reconstruction era. Stedman Graham, keynote speaker of the screening, will address the impact of White’s life and his legacy of self-determination. The program will conclude with a Q&A featuring Graham, a local historian, and the film’s producer. The only known artifact related to White will be on display at the museum for the Juneteenth celebrations.