NC Counts Coalition is organizing a Juneteenth Drive-Thru Freedom Parade on Saturday, June 20th, 2020, from 10:30 a.m. to around 1 p.m. You're welcome to decorate your car and participate. Register to participate here. The meetup location is Washington Elementary School, 1000 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh. Meet up at 10:30 a.m., and the parade will start at 11 a.m., and last … [Read more...] about Juneteenth: A Drive-Thru Freedom Celebration in Raleigh
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Juneteenth Festival and Community Cookout at Spring Forest Park, Raleigh
Chris & Ray's Tasty Cuisine is hosting a Juneteenth Festival and Community Cookout at Spring Forest Road Park, 4203 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, on Saturday, June 20th, 2020, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy food, vendors, and more. The event is free to attend. Face masks are required. In 1863, President Lincoln drafted the Emancipation Proclamation which allowed black soldiers to serve in … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Festival and Community Cookout at Spring Forest Park, Raleigh
Juneteenth Celebration Car Parade in Durham
Celebrate Juneteenth and the 2020 census with East Durham neighborhood leaders with a Car Parade on June 20th, 2020. This parade will start and end at 414 E Main Street, Durham. Line up is at 10:30 a.m. The parade will start at 11 a.m. Make signs at home and decorate your car and join in! It will last around an hour and a half. Join My Black Counts NC, the Durham Complete Count Committee, … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration Car Parade in Durham
Free Masks Distribution in Durham
Diamante Arts & Cultural Center and Asian Focus NC are distributing FREE masks. The drive-thru giveaway will take place at Edison Johnson Aquatic Center, 500 W Murray Avenue, Durham, on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (or until they run out.) These are one-time-use masks, like the one seen in the picture. … [Read more...] about Free Masks Distribution in Durham
World’s biggest film festivals unite for 10-day free streaming event
The biggest film festivals in the world are not able to take place in person this year. Instead, they are uniting for a 10-day streaming event called We Are One, which will take place on YouTube. The films will be FREE to watch, but viewers can donate to a solidarity response fund. This is a first--a global film festival that will truly reach the world. The films will be shown … [Read more...] about World’s biggest film festivals unite for 10-day free streaming event
All buglers and trumpet players are invited to participate in “Taps Across America” on Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, most public ceremonies have been canceled. CBS News "On the Road" correspondent Steve Hartman is teaming up with retired Air Force bugler Jari Villaneuva to honor our fallen military members in a public, yet personal, way. Villaneuva, who played with the United States Air Force Band at Arlington National Cemetery for 23 years, has an organization called Taps for Veterans that … [Read more...] about All buglers and trumpet players are invited to participate in “Taps Across America” on Memorial Day
Bandsintown announces free virtual concert, Outskirts, on Memorial Day, featuring Mary Gauthier, more
Bandsintown is presenting a virtual concert on Memorial Day, Outskirts. It will take place Monday, May 25th, 2020, at 2 p.m., and will stream on Live.Bandsintown.Com. The concert is hosted by Wild Ponies, and features: The concert will stream for free, but make sure to look for the "tip jar!" The headliner is Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier, who will perform … [Read more...] about Bandsintown announces free virtual concert, Outskirts, on Memorial Day, featuring Mary Gauthier, more
$1 drinks at People’s Coffee in Durham
People's Coffee, 7830 NC Hwy 751, Durham, is open for takeout. If you order through the Brewpass app, you can get $1 drinks through May 21st, 2020. Please visit People's Coffee on Facebook or Instagram with any questions about this offer, or to check on hours. … [Read more...] about $1 drinks at People’s Coffee in Durham
North Carolina Air National Guard performing flyover around the state
The North Carolina Air National Guard is planning a flyover around the State of North Carolina on Thursday, May 7th, 2020. The Air Force Salute is meant to demonstrate the Department of the Air Force's readiness during this time, while saluting those heroes on the front line of this health emergency--healthcare workers, food banks, first responders and our community. The flyovers incur no … [Read more...] about North Carolina Air National Guard performing flyover around the state
Michelle Obama Reads To Kids Every Monday
Former First Lady Michelle Obama will be hosting Mondays with Michelle Obama, on Mondays at 12 p.m. Starting April 20th, 2020, Obama will read to kids each Monday, through May 11th, 2020. This program is part of a partnership between Penguin Young Readers, Random House Children's Books and PBS KIDS. Scroll down for more virtual events for kids, including bedtime stories read by Dolly … [Read more...] about Michelle Obama Reads To Kids Every Monday
