AAHC actively presents the historic impact & progression of African American heritage & culture in our region.  AAHC is a NC 501C3 education and advocacy nonprofit organization. 

AAHC is guided by a cross-section of organization leaders, elected officials, religious leaders, writers, long-time New Bern residents, individuals relatively new to the region, educators, musicians, poets and artists.  These leaders share a passion for our mission.

Board of Directors

• Carol Bonner Becton

• Valerie Taylor Best

• Jim Copland

• Tahira Coble Copland 

• Rick Fisher                         

• Joy Harsen

• Dre' Nix

• Mike Williams

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Board of Advisors

• Jacqueline B. Atkinson

• Sabrina Bengel

• Mark Best

• D’Aja Fulmore

• Bernard George

• Lynne Harakal

• Gerry King

• Nelson McDaniel

• Mickey Miller

• George Oliver

• Jaki Shelton Green

• Reverend Garry Slade

• Edward Hood

• Tim Thompson

• Ben Watford

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Administration

• Carrie Gallagher, Executive Director 

• Gayle Albertini, Gayleforce Design,
  Website Design & Marketing Manager

• Edward Lee Hood, Art Exhibition Curator