Juneteenth Memorial Honors Local Enslaved People

This Thursday, the Asheboro/Randolph County NAACP unveils a powerful new memorial honoring enslaved individuals in the region — a project four years in the making that shatters myths about the area’s history. Despite assumptions that Randolph County was anti-slavery, research reveals 10% of its population in 1860 were enslaved. The memorial, unveiled outside the courthouse at 10 AM, turns forgotten names into enduring tribute — a vital step in remembering those silenced by time. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0753e5828440e41