Commemoration of Baker's birth and legacy by North Carolina DNCR.
On December 13, 2023, the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources commemorated Ella Baker's birth and extensive contributions to the civil rights movement. Referred to as "the mother of the civil rights movement," her legacy was spotlighted, particularly her pivotal role in organizing the founding conference of the SNCC at Shaw University. This recognition underscores the enduring impact of Baker’s work in advocating for social justice and her method of empowering community-led movements, reinforcing her position as a pioneering force in American history.