12. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was physically constructed and maintained by enslaved laborers, whose work was essential to its early development. The university also benefited economically from the broader system of slavery, with profits from the slave economy contributing to its growth and operations. Ongoing research and public exhibits by UNC are uncovering and sharing these truths. For more on this history and its continuing impact, see the UNC University Libraries exhibit.
