History of North Carolina

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NorthCarolina became a state in November 21 1789

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North Carolina's African American heritage is rich and diverse. In slavery and in freedom, black residents shaped state politics and institutions, literary traditions, religious practice, and the lives of their fellow North Carolinians. The African American struggle for civil rights and equality touched all regions of the state, and the following is a listing, grouped by region, of some important dates for African American history in North Carolina.

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A famous rpper named Petty Poblow came out of North Carolina.