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Venita Jenkins

Venita Jenkins serves as a content communication specialist in the Office of University Relations at UNC Wilmington. She has more than a decade of journalism experience, working at small and regional newspapers throughout North Carolina. Venita earned her bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of Mount Olive and a Certificate in Technology and Communication from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

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Immerse Yourself in Wilmington’s African American History

By Venita Jenkins on Jan. 31, 2023

When I embarked on my journey to learn more about African American history in the place I’ve called home since 2014, I discovered numerous contributions of Blacks and stories of resilience.

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