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 ...

Jack Britt's Brieon Mayfield values his integrity and his faith

Here's what makes Brieon Mayfield, a junior at Jack Britt High, one of The Fayetteville Observer's 2026 Future Black History ...

Raniyah Smith Phillips of Rockfish Elementary leads by example

Here's what makes Raniyah Smith Phillips, a kindergartener at Rockfish Elementary, one of The Fayetteville Observer's 2026 ...

E.E. Smith High's J'Nae Clotter aspires to be part of the solution

Here's what makes J'Nae Clotter, a junior at E.E. Smith High, one of The Fayetteville Observer's 2026 Future Black History ...

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.