Living the Legacy

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements of African-Americans. Although it is traditionally celebrated in February, the accomplishments and history of African-Americans can be celebrated year-round.

WRAL-TV celebrates Black History Month with Living the Legacy. This month-long campaign, which includes a series of public service announcements and weekly news stories, spotlights the accomplishments of local individuals who are living the legacy of their ancestry and great African-American leaders.
 

Do you know someone who is "Living the Legacy"? Tell us about them, and we may feature your story on WRAL.com.

2013 Profiles

• Harris is her own economic development engine
• Justice rises to NC's highest court
• Music deepens Raleigh pastor's faith
• Siler City chief keeps hometown safe

2012 Profiles

• Woman survives miscarriages, cancer: 'I can get through anything' VIDEO
• Congressman overcomes segregation, lives the legacy VIDEO
• Raleigh dance enthusiast: 'Each person on this planet has a niche'
• Goldsboro mayor: 'I have a responsibility to give back'

2011 Profiles

• Enloe freshman recites King's speech from memory VIDEO
• YMCA barber aims to be the best VIDEO
• RTP hotel manager teaches legacy of hard work VIDEO

2010 Profiles

• Breast cancer survivor helps other women fight the disease VIDEO
• Raleigh second-grader described as natural leader VIDEO
• Raleigh pharmacist gives back to the community VIDEO
• Raleigh mentor helps at-risk teens VIDEO

2009 Profiles

• CAARE reaches out to Durham's most needy
• School makes gift of music affordable for kids VIDEO
• Mechanic-turned-judge sets eye on juvenile justice| VIDEO
• Cleaning cars only part of man's vision to clean up community| VIDEO

2008 Profiles

• Young Wake Forest Authors Inspired and Inspiring | VIDEO
• Choir Celebrates Black History With the Songs of Slavery | VIDEO
• Left Out Herself, Educator's Passion Is to Leave Out No Child | VIDEO
• Group's Founder Has a Mission to Mentor Young, Black Men

2007 Profiles

• Gospel Singer Uses Rap to Spread Word | VIDEO
• Ex-Track Coach Gets Young Leaders Across Finish Line | VIDEO
• Educator Pushes Boundaries for Women | VIDEO

2006 Profiles

• VIDEO: Raleigh Family Lives Legacy Through Music
• VIDEO: Assistant Attorney General Living King's Legacy
• VIDEO: Former Rap Star Carves New Career
• VIDEO: Durham Painter Lives the Legacy Through Art

Loss of WRAL Pioneer J.D. Lewis
J.D. Lewis died Feb. 17, 2007. His career in broadcasting spanned more than four decades. He was also the popular host of "Teenage Frolics," a dance program, which debuted in 1958 on WRAL.

• Funeral for WRAL Pioneer Set For Saturday | VIDEO
  

Civil Rights

• Black History Interactive
• Civil Rights Timeline
• Underground Railroad Interactive Web Site

Martin Luther King Jr.

• Martin Luther King Jr. Images
• Interactive Time Line: MLK
• Quiz on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
• AUDIO: "I Have A Dream" Speech
• MLK Online
• The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Papers Project at Stanford University

Other Links

• Remembering the NCHSAC