RALEIGH — In recognition of Black History Month and the America 250 NC commemoration, the State Archives of North Carolina, a division of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, will host a virtual lunch-and-learn program, “Bound by Law: Limits to Emancipation during the Revolution,” examining the impact of early North Carolina laws on enslaved people and the fight for freedom.
The program will spotlight “Bound by Law,” a project exploring legislation that restricted the emancipation of enslaved individuals in early North Carolina. Former America 250 NC intern Olivia Cody, a student at Winston-Salem State University, will preview a new America 250 NC digital exhibit focused on these laws and their historical significance.
Archives staff members Adrienne Berney and Alana Gomez will also participate in the discussion, sharing Revolutionary-era stories of Ned Griffin and John Jasper White. Their presentations will illustrate how these restrictive laws shaped individual lives and underscored the broader struggle for freedom in North Carolina.
The virtual event will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 4, from noon to 1 p.m. Advance registration is required and available at: https://www.zoomgov.com/
