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I have exciting news! My book on Black Workers for Justice is available for pre-order. The book tells the story of an important organization in the Black freedom and labor movements. But more than anything, it’s a guide and a resource for those who seek to change the world. Simply put, the book will be of interest to and useful for those who want to organize their workplace and community. Spread the word and share the link!

Interested in having me come speak about the book? Hit me up.

You can pre order at the link in my bio and get a 30% discount with this code: 01SOCIAL30

More to come soon. Shoutout to my friend @samabeltran_ for the graphics, she’s 🔥 taken in Raleigh, North Carolina by @adillahunt_

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Exciting news from our department! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Ajamu Dillahunt-Holloway’s new book, Black Workers for Justice: A History of Southern Labor and Black Liberation During the New Nadir (published by UNC Press), is officially available for pre-order!

About the Book:
Dr. Dillahunt-Holloway explores the vital history of Black Workers for Justice (BWFJ), a Black-led organization founded in Rocky Mount, NC. The book examines how Black Southern workers mobilized through local labor campaigns, international solidarity, and community organizing to push for labor rights and Black liberation in the post–civil rights era.

Get your copy here: https://uncpress.org/9781469699585/black-workers-for-justice/

Huge congratulations, Dr. Dillahunt-Holloway! taken in NC State University by @adillahunt_

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Join us for the opening of a powerful new exhibition at the Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Remembering & Resisting: LGBTQ+ History from Nazi Germany to Today. 🏳️‍🌈

This traveling exhibit explores the early LGBTQ+ movements of Weimar Germany, the state-sponsored persecution of queer and trans people under Nazi rule, and the long, ongoing struggle by survivors to reclaim their histories after 1945.

Exhibition Opening & Keynote Details:
🗓️ Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Gregg Museum of Art & Design (Main Lobby)
🎤 Keynote Address: "Enemies of the State: The Nazi Persecution of LGBTQ+ People" presented by exhibition curator Dr. Jake Newsome (Pink Triangle Legacies Project) taken in Gregg Museum of Art & Design at NC State by @adillahunt_

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Bringing ancient history to life! 🏺

On September 18, two remarkable artifacts from our History Department’s Roman Archaeology Lab took center stage at the VIP reception for this year’s The Human Factor event.

The display featured two pieces excavated by NC State teams under the direction of the late Prof. Tom Parker:

Ceramic Cup (1st–3rd century AD): Excavated in Petra, Jordan.

Ceramic Pitcher (9th–10th century AD): Excavated in Aqaba, Jordan.

Faculty members Tate Paulette, Jordan Rogers, and Kate Grossman (Sociology and Anthropology) submitted the artifacts for the exhibition. During the reception, Paulette and Grossman were on hand to guide guests through the display, sharing the fascinating stories and historical context behind each piece.

We love seeing our department's ongoing archaeological research and field heritage shared with our community! 🏛️🔍 taken in NC State University by @adillahunt_

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Hands-on history in action! 📚🔍

Last Friday, faculty and students gathered at NC State Special Collections for an insightful collaborative workshop centered on archival preservation and public engagement.

The workshop focused on real-world archival practices as the team prepares for a major upcoming milestone: the Fred A. Olds Elementary Centennial in 2027!

A huge thank you to NC State Special Collections for hosting such a productive session and empowering our students with practical, hands-on public history experience! 🏛️✨ taken in NC State University by @adillahunt_

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Today, PhD candidate Mandy Paige-Lovingood successfully defended her dissertation, titled:

"All Eyez on We: Redefining the Exhibition of Eighteenth-Century Turquerie portraits Through Pluralized Identity"

We are so incredibly proud of Dr. Paige-Lovingood's hard work, dedication, and scholarly contribution to the field. Please join us in celebrating this major milestone in the comments below! 🥂🖼️✨ taken in NC State University by @adillahunt_

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It was a full day of stepping back in time for our NC History students! 📜✨

Last Friday, Prof. Chris Laws took his class on a busy, hands-on field trip to historic Hillsborough, NC. The group packed an incredible amount of local history into one day:

Occaneechi Village: Explored a replica of an indigenous village to learn about early regional culture and community.

Historic Cemetery: Visited landmark gravesites and stopped for a group photo at the final resting place of William Hooper, one of North Carolina's signers of the Declaration of Independence! 📸

Hillsborough History Museum: Dived into local exhibits showcasing centuries of area history.

Regulator Monument: Stopped by the monument commemorating the colonial War of the Regulation, accompanied by History M.A. alum Kelly Arnold.

Historic Masonic Lodge: Wrapped up the day with a guided tour led by Michael Verville.

A huge thank you to everyone who hosted and guided our students. Field trips like these bring the history of North Carolina right off the page! 🏛️🌲 by @adillahunt_

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Professor Amy Fallas joined our department and hit the ground running! She spent her summer break presenting research, hosting events, and advocating on Capitol Hill before officially joining us as our newest history professor this term. Take a look at what she accomplished over the break:

Advocating on Capitol Hill (June 9): Invited speaker for Policy Day at the U.S. Capitol, dedicated to advocating for ethnic and religious minorities in Egypt.

Refining Global Research at Oxford (June 22–23): Contributed to the Moving Stories workshop at the University of Oxford, collaborating on an upcoming edited volume examining the migration and experiences of Ottoman subjects.

Presenting Fieldwork in Cairo (June 30): Delivered a specialized research talk at the Center for Economic, Legal, and Social Studies and Documentation (CEDEJ) in Cairo, Egypt.

Hosting D.C. Book Launch (August 11): Moderated the Washington, D.C. book launch for Randa Tawil’s Race in Transit: Tracing the Politics of Migration from Ottoman Syria Through US Empire at Busboys and Poets.

We are so thrilled to welcome Prof. Fallas to our campus community—her active research, public engagement, and global scholarship are already making a huge impact! 🎓🏛️✨ by @adillahunt_

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Summer 2026 was anything but a break for our very own Dr. Ajamu Dillahunt-Holloway! From keynote speeches to community panels and environmental advocacy, he spent the season bringing history to life across North Carolina.

Take a look at what Dr. Dillahunt-Holloway accomplished over the break:

July 4: Delivered the keynote address at the Town of Carrboro’s annual Fourth of July reading of Frederick Douglass’ landmark essay, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"

July 8: Guest-curated and moderated the "Freedom Books: A Legacy of Resistance" panel at the Gregg Museum for the Community Stories: Sustaining North Carolina Black Heritage exhibition. The event drew over 150 attendees to honor Raleigh’s first African American bookstore, resulting in official city and county proclamations declaring July 8, 2026, as Freedom Books Day!

July 24: Joined nurses and environmental activists outside the NC General Assembly in Raleigh, speaking out against Duke Energy's data center tax breaks and customer rate hikes in response to the state's AI roadmap.

July 27: Addressed 36 emerging student leaders at the North Carolina Black Alliance’s 12th Annual Think Tank at NC State, helping shape civic engagement strategies inspired by the historic Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).

August 19: Featured in "A Conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates" at the historic Hayti Heritage Center in Durham.

We are so proud to have faculty who actively bridge academic scholarship, local history, and community activism. Drop a 👏 in the comments to congratulate Dr. Dillahunt-Holloway on a powerhouse summer! by @adillahunt_

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Get ready, NCSU History community! 📚✨

We are beyond excited to host Dr. Rashauna Johnson for an unforgettable evening of history, memory, and powerful storytelling.

In Sweet Home Feliciana, Dr. Johnson bridges the deeply personal with the historical, tracing her own Louisiana roots to unpack how local legacies of slavery, colonialism, and Jim Crow shape the broader American experience. It’s a vital look at endurance, resistance, and the stories hidden right in our own backyard.

Whether you're a student, history buff, or just love a compelling narrative, you won't want to miss this conversation.

Tag a friend who needs to come with you! 👇 taken in NC State University by @adillahunt_

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2 months ago

📚 Making history starts today! 🏛️✨

A huge welcome to our incoming History and Public History graduate students! We had an absolute blast having you on campus for New Student Orientation.

Here’s a quick recap of how day one went down:

🏛️ Toured the campus (and hopefully learned a few shortcuts!).

🤝 Met your brilliant new cohort who will be your future study partners, co-researchers, and lifelong friends.

💡 Got the insider scoop from our incredible university staff on how to thrive in grad school.

Whether you're spending the next few years deep in the archives or shaping how the public engages with the past, we are so thrilled to have your voices, ideas, and energy in our department.

Drop a welcome in the comments to give our new grad students a warm welcome! 👇 taken in NC State University by @adillahunt_

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Dr. Craig Friend’s 'Becoming Lunsford Lane: The Lives of an American Aeneas' has officially won the James C. Bradford Biography Prize from the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic!

With this latest award, alongside the North Caroliniana Society Book Prize and finalist nods for the Francis Parkman Prize and the Ragan Old North State Award, Dr. Friend continues to show us how history should be written.

Join us in celebrating this massive achievement in the comments below! 👇 taken in NC State University by @adillahunt_

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