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Rooted in Respect: A Purposeful Collaboration

The West End Community Foundation partnered with Duke's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to share the story of the Community Family Life and Recreation Center at Lyon Park - part of a historically Black Durham neighborhood.

Rooted in Respect: Community Leader and Duke Retiree Model Purposeful Collaboration

The West End Community Foundation partnered with Duke's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to share the story of the Community Family Life and Recreation Center at Lyon Park - part of a historically Black Durham neighborhood.
geer cemetary stone sign

Reclaiming and Restoring a Black Burial Ground in Durham

Duke has a part in helping tell the stories of Geer Cemetery, which was established in 1877 by African Americans born enslaved.
collage of doing good donors

What it Means to Give to Doing Good

Duke staff and faculty have helped bring positive change to the community by contributing to Doing Good, Duke’s annual employee giving campaign.

Progress Update: Lakeview Park Stage

Utilizing a Doing Good grant, Bragtown Community Association, Reinvestment Partners, and Durham Parks and Recreation are working on constructing a stage in Lakeview Park. Read about their progress.

Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice: Greater West End Oral History Project

Utilizing a Doing Good grant, The Pauli Murray Center, Lyon Park Neighborhood, and West End Neighborhood collected oral histories to save and protect the history of historically marginalized neighbors.

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