25th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Art on Jan. 31

AACC Schedule

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Gipson Plaza — Opening Kickoff

10:30 to 11 a.m.:

• Procession
• United States Colored Troops Reenactment Groups
• Carver High School Sound of the Swarm Marching Band
• The Magic of African Rhythm
• Welcome and Special Recognition of Dignitaries and Sponsors
• Musical Performance: India Williams, singer: “Lift Every Voice and Sing”

East Building, Level A, Resources

10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.:

• Information Table
• African American Heritage Commission
• North Carolina Museum of History

East Building, Level A, Education Gallery/Lobby, Resources

10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.:

• Information Table
• African American Heritage Commission
• North Carolina Museum of History

East Building, Level A, SECU Auditorium, Performances and Panel Discussions

11:30 to 2: 15 p.m.:

• The Magic of African Rhythm
• Dr. Sonny Kelly, dramatic arts performer, storyteller, speaker
• Akili “Akili the Bull” Hester, Durham community and history advocate, barber, and rapper

East Building, Level B, Gallery 3, Literature and Storytelling

12:45 to 4:30 p.m.:

• Coming of Age Literature
• Storytelling from North Carolina Association of Black Storytellers