In early 2025, the City’s Race, Equality, Equity, and Inclusion (REEI) Advisory Committee began exploring creative ways to honor Historic Goldsboro, one of the first self-governing Black municipalities in the United States. Founded in 1891 by William Clark and 19 registered voters, Goldsboro stood as a beacon of Black independence and pride – a thriving community with its own government, churches, businesses, and schools. Indeed, Goldsboro was a testament to Black leadership, resilience, and innovation during a time of newfound freedom.

However, in 1911, Goldsboro’s municipal charter was revoked and the town was annexed into the City of Sanford. This legislative action stripped the community of its autonomy and self-governance and inflicted lasting wounds – economic, social, racial, and cultural – that reverberated throughout generations.]]> RICHES]]> Goldsboro Quilters Collection, Goldsboro Collection, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection. RICHES.]]> RICHES.]]> RICHES for educational purposes only.]]> RICHES. Orlando, Florida.]]> RICHES]]> Goldsboro Quilters Collection, Goldsboro Collection, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection. RICHES.]]> RICHES.]]> RICHES for educational purposes only.]]> RICHES. Orlando, Florida.]]> RICHES]]> Goldsboro Quilters Collection, Goldsboro Collection, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection. RICHES.]]> RICHES.]]> RICHES for educational purposes only.]]> RICHES. Orlando, Florida.]]> RICHES]]> Goldsboro Quilters Collection, Goldsboro Collection, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection. RICHES.]]> RICHES.]]> RICHES for educational purposes only.]]> RICHES. Orlando, Florida.]]> RICHES]]> Goldsboro Quilters Collection, Goldsboro Collection, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection. RICHES.]]> RICHES.]]> RICHES for educational purposes only.]]> RICHES]]> Goldsboro Quilters Collection, Goldsboro Collection, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection. RICHES.]]> RICHES.]]> RICHES for educational purposes only.]]> RICHES]]> Goldsboro Quilters Collection, Goldsboro Collection, Sanford Collection, Seminole County Collection. RICHES.]]> RICHES.]]> RICHES for educational purposes only.]]>