Travels Along the Cape Fear– Third Stop: Carolina Beach

I thought the session was a work of genius. I know it was probably just another day for both Carolina Ocean Studies and Carolina K-12-- they are used to pulling rabbits out of hats. But for me it was a wonder to behold, and getting to work with my brother Richard and my sister-in-law Sandie made the day even more special.

The Color of Water, part 6– Juke Joints, Clam Fritters & Bop City

As I explored the history of Jim Crow on North Carolina’s coast, I discovered something else important: black and Indian people often found a way to the sea and our other coastal waters, despite “sundown towns,” despite signs that read “No N--- after dark” and despite oceanfront resorts that didn’t allow them to go swimming or walk on the beach.