On this day, North Carolina’s constitutional convention convened in Raleigh, marking a significant step during the Reconstruction Era. Of the 133 delegates present, 15 were Black—a groundbreaking moment reflecting the newly granted political rights of African Americans following the Civil War. This convention aimed to draft a new state constitution in compliance with Reconstruction Acts and helped lay the groundwork for public education and voting rights reforms.
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