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WHAT
WE DO
PHASE ONE: ACQUISITION AND RECRUITMENT
See What We've Been Up To:
Scholar Myles Jackson Discusses the Cates Scholars' work (at the 34:46 mark)
Scholar Sofia Rangel Speaks for the Archbishop Desmond Tutu's 90th Birthday for Tutu's Desk
Scholar Joyah Horton Reflects on Her Ancestor George Moses Horton for the Chapel Hill Historical Society (at the 106:29 mark)
Scholar Zadie Taylor for the Archbishop Desmond Tutu's 90th Birthday for Tutu's Desk

About The James Cates Scholars
Studying our Past for a Brighter Future
We study history. With equity in mind. We are youth-led, elder informed, and dedicated to centering, exploring and sharing marginalized Black history in Chapel Hill. We range in age from middle school, high school, college and beyond.

The James Cates Memorial Dedication November 21, 2022
Board member Julia Clark Speaks at the James Cates Memorial Dedication November 21, 2022

Scholar Josh Williams at the 2022 College Fair


Our Scholars Received 15 College Admissions and over $500,000 in Scholarship offers this year!


Working on Civil Rights Curriculum with the SNCC Legacy Project and Duke at the CHPL


Akanke Mason-Hogans Coordinates
the 2022 STEAM Fair
Lab Coats and Goggles for our Dope Future Scientists at the 2022 STEAM Fair
Scholar Kalee McClain talks about slime properties at the Science Fair



Slime Kits too!
Scholar Ashanti McClain talks about observations at the Science Fair

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