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.
Who We Are
Our Story




OUR LEADERSHIP.
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
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Carol Bonner Becton
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Valerie Taylor Best
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Jim Copland
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Tahira Coble Copland
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Rick Fisher
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Joy Harsen
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Dre' Nix
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Mike Williams
Board of Advisors
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Jacqueline B. Atkinson
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Sabrina Bengel
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Mark Best
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D’Aja Fulmore
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Bernard George
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Lynne Harakal
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Leesa Jones
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Gerry King
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Nelson McDaniel
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Mickey Miller
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George Oliver
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Jaki Shelton Green
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Reverend Garry Slade
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Edward Hood
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Tim Thompson
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Ben Watford
Administration
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Carrie Gallagher, Executive Director
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Gayle Albertini, Gayleforce Design,
Website Design & Marketing Manager -
Edward Lee Hood, Art Exhibition Curator