We Shall Overcome: Memories of The Civil Rights Era in New Bern Civil Rights and Education

Our panel shares powerful reflections from members of the last segregated graduating class of J.T. Barber High School in 1970, along with students who integrated New Bern High School during a pivotal moment in our city’s history. Though Brown v. Board of Education was decided in 1954, meaningful desegregation in New Bern unfolded slowly and with challenge. From limited resources to lasting resilience, J.T. Barber High School produced graduates who went on to excel in medicine, law, education, engineering, professional sports, and more. Join us as we listen, learn, and honor those who helped shape a more just and inclusive New Bern.

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