Black Genius Fest

Village of Wisdom aims to close Durham’s academic opportunity gap through parent advocacy

By Lucy Marques

February 20, 2024

Aya Shabu, the director of arts and culture at Village of Wisdom, said that the organization started to help Black families navigate a racist and inequitable school system.

Mural dedication commemorates civil rights, community involvement

By Carl Kenney

October 20, 2015

More than 100 community members came together Saturday morning (Oct. 17) at the dedication ceremony for a 2,400 square foot mural commemorating Durham’s civil rights leaders.