The Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History

🎙 New episode out now 🎙️
In this episode of Stone Written, Dr. Rhon sits down with Kara Endsley, the Sonja Haynes Stone Center's first full-time Philanthropy Officer, for a candid conversation about fundraising, legacy, and the urgent work of securing the Stone Center's future.

Kara brings over 30 years of fundraising experience — and a deeply personal connection to this mission. Together, she and Dr. Rhon pull back the curtain on the real challenges facing the Stone Center: limited resources, disenchanted alumni, and the repair work needed to rebuild trust with a community that has every reason to be skeptical.

But this episode is also a call to action. With a bold $25 million campaign underway and the fiscal year closing in, now is the time to show up. Whether it's $20 a month or $20,000 — your investment is your vote for the Stone Center's survival and its legacy for generations to come.

Listen now — https://stonecenter.unc.edu/podcast

🎙 New episode out now 🎙️

In this episode of Stone Written, host Dr. Rhon sits down with Dr. Donovan Livingston — educator, poet, MC, Chapel Hill Poet Laureate, and UNC alumnus who initially struggled to make it through. Now back at Carolina as Teaching Assistant Professor and Director of College Thriving, Dr. Livingston reflects on the full-circle journey from undergraduate to community leader and scholar.

They dig into what it really means to thrive — beyond GPA and accolades — and explore the dangers of hyper-visibility in the social media age. Dr. Livingston gets candid about what it was like when his 2016 Harvard graduation speech, Lift Off, went viral, racking up millions of views and a shoutout from Hillary Clinton — and why going viral isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Listen now — link in bio.
https://stonecenter.unc.edu/podcast

✨Join us for the 2026 MURAP Conference! Now in its 32nd year, this inspiring two-day conference brings together emerging scholars, mentors, and academic leaders for meaningful dialogue and reflection. 🔗 Register now: https://go.unc.edu/MURAP2026

Join us in building a legacy—one seat at a time.

Name a seat in our auditorium to honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or leave a personal legacy that will carry on for generations. You can be a part of every future performance, lecture, and moment that matters.

Deadline: June 20th (prices increase after!)

Secure your legacy today: https://give.unc.edu/donate?p=ston&f=026027

UNC senior Nyah Johnson is turning passion into purpose ✨ A Sean Douglas Fellow at the Sonja Haynes Stone Center, Nyah shares how her work with FashionMash and Xpressions at the Hussman School, along with her experiences at the Stone Center helped prepare her for a future in fashion magazines.

Read now: https://go.unc.edu/nyah

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With exams approaching soon, it’s important to take care of yourself. Our Self-Care Bingo is here to help you manage stress and stay balanced. Remember, even small steps make a difference. Wishing all Tar Heels a strong finish!

Don't forget to visit the Brown Gallery, where we have our Spring exhibition by Peabody Award-winning Journalist, Brian Palmer! The last day to view is May 20th!

Come by today!

Listen to Dr. LeRhonda Manigault-Bryant on the 250th episode of The Black Studies Podcast! Dr. Rhon explores the powerful intersections of history, gender, and religion in Black Studies, offering insight into how these fields shape research and lived experience.

Tune in now: https://go.umd.edu/LeRhondaManigaultBryant

We’re excited to be featured at the UNC Visitor’s Center on E Franklin St! ✨Stop by, explore the Stone Center’s display, and learn more about our mission and impact🔥

Thank you, UNC Visitor's Center, for this opportunity! 🙌💙

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Stop by tomorrow at 3:30 pm for a conversation with award-winning photographer and historian, Virginia McGee Richards. See you there!

🗓️ Thursday, April 16
⏰ 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
📍 Hitchcock Room @ Stone Center
🤝 Co-sponsored with the Center for the Study of the American South

REGISTER NOW: https://go.unc.edu/Ginna