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black students learning

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

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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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