Posts Tagged ‘Black History Month’
A Legacy that Still Stands: The Kilby Hotel and Arcade
On 627 E. Washington St. stands a vacant lot. But just like most things in history, there is more to that vacant lot than what initially meets the eye. If we could go back in time, back to the Roaring 20s, and drive over to 627 E. Washington Street, we wouldn’t see a vacant lot,…
Read MoreDiscovering Black History in High Point
Happy Black History Month from all of us at High Point Discovered! As one of our favorite High Point historians, Glenn Chavis says, “Black History is American history,” and we could not agree more. Our nation, state, city, and community continue to learn together how we can support each other’s voices and work together for equality. And we believe a deeply important piece in that process is…
Read MoreFrom Doctor to Community Leader: The Life of Dr. Otis Tillman
One of our goals at High Point Discovered is to celebrate not only present-day men and women who are making our city great with their lives, businesses, families, and generosity, but also our city’s forefathers and mothers, who laid a firm foundation for High Point to grow. One…
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