Mrs. Khadija V. McNair, Deputy Executive Director

Email: ded@sdchq.org

Originally from Durham, NC, Khadija McNair has a strong background in historical research, historical interpretation, and community engagement. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in History from North Carolina Central University in 2017 and went on to complete her Master of Arts degree in History with a concentration in Public History in 2020. Khadija McNair has served as the Freedom Park Manager, NCAAHC since January 2024. Prior to joining Freedom Park, Khadija worked within NC State Historic Sites, including Historic Stagville State Historic Site, Duke Homestead State Historic Site, and Charlotte Hawkins Brown State Historic Site. Additionally, Khadija has lent her expertise to various public history projects, such as the Orange County NC Slave Deed database and the Durham Black Burial Grounds Collaboratory. By conveying the richness and depth of African American history, Khadija aims to foster a greater appreciation and understanding of the contributions and experiences of those who have improved the spaces we call home.