21 i ·The North Carolina Beat

Sundown towns in North Carolina represent a chilling and often overlooked chapter in the state’s history. These were communities where African Americans and other minorities were systematically excluded after sunset—by law, threats, or violence. Although sundown towns are often associated with the Midwest, numerous documented cases prove they existed across the South, including right here in North Carolina.
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The Dark Legacy Of Sundown Towns In North Carolina

Sundown towns in North Carolina reveal a hidden legacy of racial exclusion and segregation. Learn which towns were affected