Our Mission:To lift up stories of African American Figures both current and historic, to create a more comprehensive picture of the American experience.

Merrick Washington Magazine Spring/Summer 2021

The Summer issue of the Merrick Washington Magazine is now available!

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New Issue!

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Two brand new interviews discussing the life and recent biography of Aaron McDuffie Moore hosted by Duke Medicine and Durham Library Fest!

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Founded in 1913 by Dr. Aaron McDuffie Moore, The Durham Colored Library, Inc. (DCL, Inc.) is one of Durham’s oldest non-profit organizations. We are dedicated to our mission: To lift up the stories of African American Figures, both current and historic, and to create a more comprehensive picture of the American experience.

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