: In 2018, she became the first African American to lead this division, overseeing 27 state-owned museum spaces and historic landscapes.
: She successfully advocated for the legislation that created this commission and led its early efforts to preserve Black history.
: A colorful board book published by UNC Press that teaches children about North Carolina's African American heritage, social justice, and equality. nichelle lanier
Lanier has held several groundbreaking leadership positions within North Carolina’s cultural and historical institutions:
: She has produced work exploring Gullah Geechee traditions and funerary customs across the African Diaspora, including projects in Panama and Ghana. : In 2018, she became the first African
This guide outlines the professional work and influence of , a prominent public historian, filmmaker, and educator renowned for her advocacy of African American heritage. Professional Identity and Expertise
: For over 20 years, she has served as a faculty member at the Duke Center for Documentary Studies, teaching courses on oral history and veterans' projects. Notable Projects and Publications Notable Projects and Publications : Leads the Veterans
: Leads the Veterans Oral History Project and other documentary initiatives at Duke University .