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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Valentine’s Weekend Concerts in Cary for Black History Month
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Celebrate Valentine's Day with two special concerts at Cary Arts Center. Both of these concerts are part of the Town of Cary's Black History and African American Appreciation Month events. A Night of Neo Soul Jazz with Al Strong and Chip ShearinFriday, February 14, 20247:30 p.m.Cary Arts Center101 Dry Avenue, Cary, NC$27 Enjoy an unforgettable Valentine’s Evening filled with smooth vibes and … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Weekend Concerts in Cary for Black History Month
Black History Month events at Chavis Park: pop-up museum, market, family activities, more…
John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, is celebrating Black History Month in February, 2025, with a series of events that honor the achievements, history and heritage of African American leaders and innovators. There are events for both adults and children, and all of these events are free! Check for updates here. Honoring the Local Legend, Joseph … [Read more...] about Black History Month events at Chavis Park: pop-up museum, market, family activities, more…
The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans Feb. 15
NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans, is a 75-minute one-man performance that tells the stories of Black North Carolinians who fought for freedom and inclusive democracy on and off the traditional battlefield, throughout the last four centuries. The show will be performed at North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, … [Read more...] about The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans Feb. 15
Black History Month events in Apex: Spades Tournament and Hip Hop Workshop
The Town of Apex is celebrating Black History Month with two free events for the public. More details on the Town of Apex's Black History Month webpage. Apex! Spades Tournament The Town of Apex is presenting Apex! Spades Tournament on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Apex Senior Center, 63 Hunter Street, Apex, North Carolina. It's free to compete, but … [Read more...] about Black History Month events in Apex: Spades Tournament and Hip Hop Workshop
Black History Month Events at Durham County Library
Throughout the month of February, 2025, Durham County Library is presenting many events for all ages to celebrate and learn about Black History. Find all of Durham County Library's Black History Month events here, or read on for a few of the highlights. Make sure to follow the links to register, when required. All the events are free. Teens & Tweens: Celebrate Black History Month in … [Read more...] about Black History Month Events at Durham County Library
For the Culture Food Truck Rodeo in Raleigh Feb. 22
Raleigh Downtown and NC Throwdown are presented For the Culture Food Truck Rodeo on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at 227 E Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina (next to the NC State Capitol.) This free event is in celebration of Black History Month and will showcase some of the best Black-owned food trucks, as well as Black artisans and vendors. This will be a day of … [Read more...] about For the Culture Food Truck Rodeo in Raleigh Feb. 22
93 Black History Month events in the Triangle 2025
Black History Month, which takes place in February every year, is celebrated throughout Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the rest of the Triangle, with festivals, storytelling, performances, lectures and much more. We've put together a list of some of the special events taking place around the Triangle for Black History Month in 2025, as well as a few places that have a focus on African … [Read more...] about 93 Black History Month events in the Triangle 2025
Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition — music by United Strings of Color
Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition is an original play with music by United Strings of Color. The play uses mixed media arts to educate about the lives, countries, times, systemic laws, and iconic contributions of the four Black abolitionists: Ignatius Sancho, Joseph Bologne "Chevalier", Solomon Northrup and Frederick Douglass. United Strings of … [Read more...] about Conversations Between Four Black Music Makers Who Helped Bring About Abolition — music by United Strings of Color
“Brilliant, and Brave: Great Women of Black History” performance in Wake Forest, more…
The Town of Wake Forest is presenting several special events for Black History Month in 2025. Follow each link for more information, and to register, if required. Black History Month Walking ToursFridays in February, 20251 p.m.Taylor Street Park416 N. Taylor Street, Wake Forest, NCFree (registration is required) Empowered, Brilliant, and Brave: Great Women of Black HistorySaturday, … [Read more...] about “Brilliant, and Brave: Great Women of Black History” performance in Wake Forest, more…
