The Untouchables
Clip: 5/12/2022 | 8m 32sVideo has Closed Captions
In Hickory, a sculptural archway and mural honor a legendary football team.
In Hickory, artist Adele James McCarty and architect Ernie Sills make a sculptural archway and mural honoring the town’s legendary Ridgeview High School football team, who were undefeated state champs in 1964. Dubbed “The Untouchables,” these Black athletes united a segregated community with its remarkable winning streak, which remains unbroken to this day.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Visibly Speaking: NC's Inclusive Public Art Project is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
The Untouchables
Clip: 5/12/2022 | 8m 32sVideo has Closed Captions
In Hickory, artist Adele James McCarty and architect Ernie Sills make a sculptural archway and mural honoring the town’s legendary Ridgeview High School football team, who were undefeated state champs in 1964. Dubbed “The Untouchables,” these Black athletes united a segregated community with its remarkable winning streak, which remains unbroken to this day.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Where to Watch Visibly Speaking: NC's Inclusive Public Art Project
Visibly Speaking: NC's Inclusive Public Art Project is available to stream on pbs.org and the PBS app.
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
Video has Closed Captions
A Robbinsville mural celebrates the women and voices of the Snowbird Cherokee community. (15m 20s)
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
- Arts and Music
Innovative musicians from every genre perform live in the longest-running music series.
New Episode
Support for PBS provided by:
Visibly Speaking: NC's Inclusive Public Art Project is a local public television program presented by PBS NC