The Old Bull Was NOT Pretty in Pink
The Old Bull building is a legend. Like all legends, it has had to reinvent itself several times to stay relevant. It’s changed in shape,…
Category: The Bulls of Durham Project
Common Ground in Durham, A.K.A Bull City Magic
The following is an excerpt from “The Bulls of Durham” living history book. In Durham’s signature defiance of societal norms, the city houses a magic…
There’s Brontosaurus in the Bull City Right Past the Mystery Chimney
Excerpt from “The Bulls of Durham” living history book by Sheila Amir. At Northgate Park located on Lavender Street, there’s a rock foundation and chimney.…
The Bulls of Durham Launches on Durham’s 150th Anniversary
We did it! “The Bulls of Durham” launched on the 919th day of the project, which, by chance, is Durham’s EXACT 150th anniversary of incorporation. …
The Bulls of Durham Receives Durham 150 Grant
UnBULLievaBULLy excited & grateful to announce “The Bulls of Durham” living history book project has been awarded one of the Durham 150 Committee grants under the category of…
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Time in the Bull City
Durham’s unique, strong Black history paired with geographical location set the stage for the city to be at the forefront of the Civil Rights movement.…
Love & Concern: The Tale of Two Bull Cities
The Bull City has always had a way of making headlines. Starting with the tobacco empire then onto Black Wall Street, major strides in the…
W.T. Blackwell’s Ballsy Bull Durham Marketing Schemes
Digging into Durham’s history you’ll quickly come across a man named William Thomas Blackwell. W.T. Blackwell was an intense man[*]. So much so that 5…
The Old Bull, like Durham, Was Built with Fitzgerald Bricks
Ever been to a city that’s proud of its bricks? Throughout Durham, you’ll come across bricks with an intriguing design. To newcomers, they’re interesting and…
Pauli Murray: Activist, True Feminist, Writer, Lawyer, LBGTQ Trailblazer, Priest, Bull City Saint
On November 20th, 1910 the world got a bit brighter with the arrival of Anna Pauline Murray. At the age of 13, she became an…