Duke University - John Hope Franklin Center

The John Hope Franklin Center announces publications funding opportunity... - https://mailchi.mp/duke/jhfcpublications-14188714

Tote-ally crushing LDOC 💙💙

Big smiles from vdH Fellow Wan Ning Seah and JHFC Student Assistant Lucy Law as they join the campus community in celebrating the last day of classes! 🎉

✈️ Got travel plans? Starting May 7, 2025, you’ll need a REAL ID (or a passport) to fly within the U.S. Don’t wait — check your ID now and get travel-ready!

🎥 Meet Chyler Turner — one of the creative forces behind our content and our second feature in our Student Employee Appreciation Week spotlight! From smooth edits to bold design choices, Chyler brings stories to life with style and skill. 🎨💡

Her creative knowledge and imagination help us tell powerful stories every day! Thank you, Chyler, for all the magic you bring to the team!🎬✨



🎨📸 Graphic design? Check. Photo editing? Check. Capturing quotes at Wednesday at the Center and keeping us organized? Double check.

Meet Lucy Law — one of our creative powerhouses and the first feature in our Student Employee Appreciation Week spotlight! ✨

Lucy’s eye for design, attention to detail, and can-do attitude make her an essential part of our team. We’re so lucky to have her! 💙

Honor the legacy of Aurelia Franklin by making a difference! 💙 Whether it’s mentoring others, giving back to your community, leading with integrity, or committing to lifelong learning—your actions create lasting impact. How will you carry her legacy forward? ✨

Spring has sprung at the John Hope Franklin Center! 🌸✨ Stop by for the blooms and check out the events happening inside!

Honoring Aurelia Franklin and her incredible impact on the community. 🌸✨

Her legacy of advocacy and empowerment continues to inspire meaningful change—her work reminds us that lasting progress starts with courage and commitment. 💙

✨📚This March, we’re diving deeper into the life and legacy of Aurelia Whittington Franklin, a champion of education, the arts, and historical preservation.

While often recognized as the wife of historian John Hope Franklin, Aurelia was a leader in her own right—making an impact through civic engagement and community advocacy.

Stay tuned as we explore her story, her contributions, and the lasting mark she left on Durham and beyond. 💙

John Hope Franklin didn’t just study history—he made it.

His lifelong advocacy for racial justice helped shape civil rights policy and continues to influence today’s fight for equity. His legacy lives on in the ongoing pursuit of truth, justice, and a more inclusive society.

John Hope Franklin’s impact on Black history is immeasurable. 📖

From shaping the Brown v. Board of Education case to redefining how we study race and justice, his legacy continues to inspire at Duke and beyond.

📢 Mark your calendars, Duke! The Duke Islamic Studies Center (DISC) is excited to announce its Spring 2025 Featured Talks, showcasing three distinguished scholars! Join us to engage with groundbreaking insights into Islamic thought, history, and culture.

📌 For full details, visit: islamicstudies.duke.edu