In January 2022 the African American Education & Research Organization (AAERO) and Melchor-Quick Meeting House (MQMH) merged to become AAERO at MQMH. These nonprofit organizations were founded in 1999 and 2018, respectively.
Central to the work of AAERO@MQMH is the honoring of living legacies. In this section, our founder, Paula Quick Hall, curates articles to share important information about educational access and writes the Founder’s Blog. Check out our Events page for information about future blog discussions.
Founder’s Blog
(If you click “pquickhall” below any of the postings, you’ll see the archive of previously published essays.)
AAERO at Melchor-Quick Meeting House
It’s been a while! A new year has begun, and we are redirecting our activities to emphasize research. You will be invited to participate in surveys and projects that help us assemble and share content that we value—oral histories, images, biographical profiles, author interviews, and other sources of information for self-directed learning. In a previous…
We’ll remind you when it’s election time in North Carolina! Your vote matters!
Although the 2025 elections are over, and the maps may change, it’s not too soon to learn the rules and schedules. If you want to be a candidate for election, check the deadlines in your jurisdiction. Visit the Board of Elections website and prepare for 2026. For information about the elections, visit https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election. Click…
Eldercare
I’ve been thinking about eldercare, having spent the final years of my parents’ lives helping with their care. Now I may be considered elderly. I am thinking about questions that may be of interest to others. This is the beginning of an essay exploring decisions that many people are likely to encounter. https://aaero-mqmh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Eldercare.pdf
This series began November 19, 2022. The first essay presents highlights and treasured aspects of family legacy, along with photos. This was the first topic in the series introducing the AAERO Founder’s Blog.
The second essay presents a history of education of African Americans in North Carolina, with excerpts from the Founder’s research.
In February Dr. Francena Turner led our discussion of Digital Sources of 20th Century Black History. We invited participants to contribute to a list of good sources of information about Black history in the 20th Century. This is a work-in-progress, so feel free to submit your favorite digital sources–videos, podcasts, and documentaries that help us learn about significant events and people.
The format of the Founder’s Blog will change and eventually include all of the essays and topics discussed.
Informational Articles: