Wake County Public Libraries is celebrating Black History Month in February, 2025, with dozens of free programs focused on Black Brilliance. There are programs for all ages. Included are lectures, hands-on art and much more. The in-person events are being held in many locations around Wake County. Some events require registration and some don't, so make sure to click the links for full … [Read more...] about Wake County Libraries celebrate Black History Month with many free programs
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Coffee and Conversations at A Place at the Table
A Place at the Table, Raleigh's "pay what you can" cafe, is relaunching Coffee and Conversations. They will bring in experts and speakers to host discussions about various topics. These are free events and open to anyone in the community. Each Coffee and Conversations event lasts one hour. The first Coffee and Conservations in 2025 about takes place January 30, at 9 a.m. The guest speaker … [Read more...] about Coffee and Conversations at A Place at the Table
Black History Celebration: Black Joy is Black History
Education Justice Alliance is hosting a free event for Black History Month event, Black Joy is Black History, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, fro 2 to 5 p.m., at Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free event features food, vendors, games and activities for kids. … [Read more...] about Black History Celebration: Black Joy is Black History
National Day of Racial Healing event for MLK Day with Raleigh Human Relations Commission
The Raleigh Human Relations Commission and City of Raleigh are hosting a National Day of Racial Healing event on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a free event to celebrate MLK Day. Please RSVP to help with planning. Event attendees can look forward to insightful discussions, … [Read more...] about National Day of Racial Healing event for MLK Day with Raleigh Human Relations Commission
Evening of Reflection & Remembrance at The Plant on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The Plant, at 192 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, North Carolina, is hosting an Evening of Reflection & Remembrance with Heart2HeartNC on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. come together in community to reflect and remember the principles and actions that help us stay grounded during these challenging times — non-violence, mindful awareness, courageous speech, respect, kindness and … [Read more...] about Evening of Reflection & Remembrance at The Plant on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
21st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March & Celebration in Fuquay-Varina
The Cultural Arts Society of Fuquay-Varina is hosting the 21st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Celebration on Monday, January 20, 2025. The march will start at Falcon Park, 105 Falcon Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC, at 9:30 a.m., and will conclude at the First Baptist Church of Fuquay-Varina, 105 N West Street, Fuquay-Varina, where a celebration will take place. The celebration … [Read more...] about 21st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March & Celebration in Fuquay-Varina
MLK Day with United Way of the Greater Triangle: Day of Service
United Way of Greater Triangle is celebrating MLK Day in 2025 with a day of service. The event takes place on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Boys and Girls Club of Wake County's Teen Center, 721 N Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC. This is a youth-driven experience that will center the voices of today’s young people in conversations around community service, life transitions, … [Read more...] about MLK Day with United Way of the Greater Triangle: Day of Service
MLK Day service opportunities with Activate Good’s Dignity Week
Activate Good has amplified MLK Day's calls to service into a week-long event, Dignity Week. Participants have opportunities to honor Dr. King's legacy by addressing needs in the Triangle's most underserved neighborhoods from January 17 to 25, 2025. Registration is required and spaces are limited. Some volunteer opportunities are appropriate for families. Volunteer opportunities include: … [Read more...] about MLK Day service opportunities with Activate Good’s Dignity Week
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Projects with Keep Durham Beautiful
Keep Durham Beautiful and its partners are helping to beautiful Durham in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There will be several service projects that you can participate in on MLK Day and throughout the week. Keep Durham Beautiful will provide all the tools for the projects. KDB and/or partner staff will meet volunteers at each location. Learn about the … [Read more...] about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Projects with Keep Durham Beautiful
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration at Duke University Chapel Jan. 19
Duke University is hosting the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 3 p.m., at Duke University Chapel, 401 Chapel Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Judge Jerry Blackwell, a member of the prosecution team that won a murder conviction for the killing of George Floyd, will deliver the keynote talk at Duke University’s annual MLK Commemoration this Sunday in … [Read more...] about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration at Duke University Chapel Jan. 19
