NC Mutual and Durham History

First onsite meeting at NC Mutual Tower. Let's meet in the lobby by the fabulous Black Durham exhibit. In preparation for our meetup, I have a few questions.

1. North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association was founded in 1898. As North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, what distinctive honor did they earn as first for an American Black business?
2. Can you name all 11 investors in NC Mutual and Provident Association?
3. Where was the first office located?
4. What was the second location?
5. What year was Mutual Tower dedicated?
6. Who was the first President, Vice President and second President?
7. In 1912, with a full-time staff consisting of 20 people, 11 were women. One woman distinguished herself. She was hired in 1920, as a secretary, worked her way up to the head of the Finance Department and became the first woman to serve on the Mutual Board. Who is she?
8. In 1930, a sign Your Money – Its Safe Investment displays a wheel with 17 businesses that built Black Wall Street. How many can you name?
9. Carmen Saunders sold $1 million worth of insurance by 1965. At an event honoring her, what outstanding political figure is she with?
10. NC Mutual started construction training programs for Black men to build Mutual Tower. Mutual President stated, “We own the building, hence we have the control.” Who was he?
    I look forward to meeting you and comparing your answers. If you have questions, please email me from the Meetup app.
    Addi Banks