About Us
The Stagville Descendants Council is a non-profit born out of our collective commitment to honor, preserve, and celebrate the heritage of Stagville Plantation Descendant.
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Check out our latest collaboration with the Southern Environmental Law Center!
We are pleased to present a new collaboration with SELC on their latest project, Plantations to Pollution. Executive Board members Ricky L. Hart, Beverly Evans, and Georie Bryant all make appearances throughout the video, which highlights Stagville Plantation, the Hayti District, and the evolution of Durham's Black community into modern day as it has been shaped by racist policy long after the closure of Stagville.
Video Description: Sometimes it’s just a short line on a map that connects yesterday’s plantations to today’s pollution. From forced labor to forced exposure, Black communities still bear the burden of pollution and environmental injustices rooted in slavery and systemic racism. This multimedia storytelling series traces that unbroken line—revealing the past, exposing the present, and charting a path toward a brighter tomorrow.
Learn and Share Our History
One of the most powerful ways to support Stagville descendants is by learning our history and passing it on. Explore our growing collection of resources, from news and articles to videos and descendant stories, that bring Stagville’s past and present to life.
