Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Black Carolinian The History of Us
\nLegal Name (if Different): Black Carolinian The History of Us
\nAlso Known As: Black Carolinian The History of Us
\nMailing Address: 1609 Barlow Road, Apt 3F
\nCity: Tarboro
\nState: NC
\nPostal Code: 27886
\nMain Phone: 2529554854
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: blackcarolinianhistory.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 39-4499142
\nOrganization Tax Status: Black Carolinian The History of Us<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: March 18, 2026
\nRequested Amount: $7,500<\/p>\n
Project Title: Black Carolinian: Local History Education Initiative
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Black Carolinian: The History of Us is an educational initiative designed to provide culturally relevant, North Carolina-based history resources to students, educators, and community members. This project will develop and distribute engaging learning materials\u2014including reading passages, worksheets, and interactive activities\u2014focused on the contributions and experiences of Black North Carolinians.<\/p>\n
The initiative addresses a critical gap in accessible, localized history education by aligning all materials with North Carolina state standards while making them engaging and easy to implement in classrooms, after-school programs, and community learning spaces. Resources will be distributed both digitally and in print to ensure equitable access across rural and underserved communities.<\/p>\n
Funding will support the creation of curriculum materials, printing costs, website development, and community outreach efforts, including workshops and book club-style learning sessions.<\/p>\n
Through this project, Black Carolinian aims to reach students across multiple counties in North Carolina, equipping them with a deeper understanding of local history while fostering pride, identity, and critical thinking skills. This initiative will also support educators by providing ready-to-use, standards-aligned content that enhances instruction without increasing workload.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $12,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual donations (community supporters) Teachers Pay Teachers resource sales Local sponsorships and small business contributions Pending grant applications (various foundations)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 6 months
\nGeographical Area Served: Eastern North Carolina (with plans to expand statewide)
\nAge Group To Be Served: Grades 3\u20138 (ages 8\u201314)<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Stacy
\nContact Last Name: Magwano
\nContact Title: Executive Director and Founder
\nContact Phone: 2529554854
\nContact Email: blackcarolinianhistory@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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