Tahsean Souma of Terry Sanford High has an artistic future ahead of him

Here's what makes Tahsean Souma, a senior at Terry Sanford High, one of The Fayetteville Observer's 2026 Future Black History ...

Douglas Byrd's Anthony 'AJ' Cook Jr. has a heart of gold

Here's what makes Anthony "AJ" Cook Jr., a junior at Douglas Byrd High, one of The Fayetteville Observer's 2026 Future Black ...

Seventy-First Classical Middle's Brendan McAllister is a critical thinker

Here's what makes Brendan McAllister, a senior at Seventy-First Classical Middle, one of The Fayetteville Observer's 2026 ...

Here's how to nominate a student for The Fayetteville Observer's Future Black History Makers

Nominations are open to elementary, middle and high school students attending Cumberland County Schools.

Howard Hall Elementary's Donnell Carter shows grace and resilience

Here's what makes Donnell Carter, a fifth-grader at Howard Hall Elementary, one of The Fayetteville Observer's 2026 Future Black History Makers.