Durham at a Crossroads

The 1986 Mayoral Recall Battle

Learn about Durham’s first anti-discrimination proclamation to include LGBTQ rights, the organized backlash to recall the mayor in response, and the coalitional power-building that was successful in supporting him. Panelists: Mandy Carter, Joe Harvard, Steve Schewel, Mab Segrest and Leah Wise. Moderated by Eddie Davis. Presented on January 25, 2025.