: Works as a liaison to the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor and participates in leadership collectives like Yale's Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
: A colorful board book published by UNC Press that teaches children about North Carolina's African American heritage, social justice, and equality.
Note: Nichelle Lanier is also the name of an award-winning choreographer and an actress known for early 2000s urban legends and contemporary dance films. My N.C. from A-Z - UNC Press nichelle lanier
: She helped grow the impact of the African American Music Trails of Eastern North Carolina and the "Freedom Roads" initiative. Collaborative Initiatives
This guide outlines the professional work and influence of , a prominent public historian, filmmaker, and educator renowned for her advocacy of African American heritage. Professional Identity and Expertise : Works as a liaison to the Gullah
Lanier has held several groundbreaking leadership positions within North Carolina’s cultural and historical institutions:
: For over 20 years, she has served as a faculty member at the Duke Center for Documentary Studies, teaching courses on oral history and veterans' projects. Notable Projects and Publications Professional Identity and Expertise Lanier has held several
: She has produced work exploring Gullah Geechee traditions and funerary customs across the African Diaspora, including projects in Panama and Ghana.