In honor of Frederick Douglass Day, the Marian Cheek Jackson Center for Saving and Making History and Chapel Hill Public Library are hosting a transcribe-a-thon at Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Drop in at Room B of the library any time on Friday, February 14, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m. Participants will be transcribing documents from the African … [Read more...] about Frederick Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon in Chapel Hill
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Share & Care: Disability Services Resource Fair in Cary Feb. 7
Share & Care is a resource fair for people with disabilities. It takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Herb Young Community Center, 101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, North Carolina. It's free to attend. This event is perfect for parents, caregivers, individuals with disabilities, and anyone seeking information and connections. Participating Organizations … [Read more...] about Share & Care: Disability Services Resource Fair in Cary Feb. 7
Black History Month Events in Orange County
Orange County Office of Equity & Inclusions has listed several events for Black History Month in February, 2025. This month-long series of events will honor the contributions of African Americans in labor, justice, and equity movements while fostering deep reflection, meaningful dialogue, and a commitment to building a more just and inclusive community. The programs include film screenings, … [Read more...] about Black History Month Events in Orange County
Wake County Libraries celebrate Black History Month with many free programs
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
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
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
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 16 to 24, 2026. 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
