In the heart of North Carolina, the story of the Carter family beats strong. A testament to resilience woven through Black America’s turbulent yet triumphant history. Their tale, rooted in Durham—a city alive with history and a vibrant pulse of Black excellence—unfolds like a tapestry woven from the rich threads of New Jersey and North Carolina. There is Deborah Kamilah Carter, at 75 the bedrock of her family, a living archive of stories. She is the mother of Afiya Carter, 51, who with wife kynita stringer-stanback (as she styles her name), 49, parents Afiya’s two daughters, Naeemah Kelly, 31, and Assata Goff, 23, and son, Sekou Goff, 21. Each family member has carved their path of activism, championing education and community empowerment. What unites them all is a relentless commitment to fighting for racial justice, driven by a shared belief that their voices can spark the change their ancestors dreamed of.
