"James Norris was elected as one of Holly Springs' first Black commissioners during the 1970s. He went on to become the first Black mayor of Holly Springs in 1980."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Deborah K. Ross:
"Monika Johnson-Hostler currently serves on the Wake County Board of Education and is the Executive Director of the NC Coalition Against Sexual Assault where she has given a voice to thousands of women and children over the last twenty years. #BlackHistoryMonth"Read on Twitter
"This month, I've been highlighting Black leaders who have made a difference here in Wake County and North Carolina. As #BlackHistoryMonth comes to a close, join us in celebrating some of these incredible people as we feature them all day"Read on Twitter
"It was such an honor to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the Carolinian this weekend. As the only Black newspaper published twice weekly in North Carolina, their commitment to truth & justice has left a lasting legacy in our community & state."Read on Twitter
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