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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Living in Color: Artist Exhibit Opening Reception at Dix Park
Living in Color is an art exhibit at The Chapel at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC, that showcases visual art representing the experience of people of color living in the south. It's a curated Black History Month artist exhibition, in partnership with Raleigh Film and Art Festival. Some participating artists: It will be on exhibit from February 1 to February 28, 2025, and is … [Read more...] about Living in Color: Artist Exhibit Opening Reception at Dix Park
Annual NC MLK and Black History Month Parade in Durham Feb 1
The 22nd Annual NC MLK Black History Month Parade will take place in Durham, NC, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The parade will start at 12 p.m. and take place on Fayetteville Street in Durham. It's free to attend. The parade will feature: If you'd like to participate in the parade, here is the registration form. … [Read more...] about Annual NC MLK and Black History Month Parade in Durham Feb 1
Free Concert by Durham Symphony Orchestra: Voices of the Unarmed Feb. 14 (reservations required)
The Durham Symphony Orchestra performs affordably priced and free concerts in a wide variety of community spaces, including Durham’s landmark venues The Carolina Theatre and the Hayti Heritage Center. On Friday, February 14, 2025, at 8 p.m., The Durham Symphony is presenting Voices of the Unarmed: Justice, Love, Resilience at Carolina Theatre, 309 W Morgan Street, Durham, North … [Read more...] about Free Concert by Durham Symphony Orchestra: Voices of the Unarmed Feb. 14 (reservations required)
Town of Cary’s Black History Month Events: food, music, film, art, more…
The Town of Cary is presenting several Black History Month programs in February of 2025. Some of the events are free and some are ticketed. Follow the above link to see all the events. We're listing just a few of the events below. Please make sure to follow each link to register. A Taste of Black History: A Senior CelebrationFriday, February 7, 202511:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Cary Senior … [Read more...] about Town of Cary’s Black History Month Events: food, music, film, art, more…
24th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan. 25
North Carolina Museum's 24rd Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W Jones Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, since the NC Museum of History is closed for renovation. Activities will take place on the Bicentennial Plaza and inside the museum. The festival takes place Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 … [Read more...] about 24th Annual African American Cultural Celebration — held at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Jan. 25
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
Celebrating Black History Through the Arts in Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina is celebrating Black History month through some special concerts in February, 2025, at the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, 123 East Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Follow each link below to purchase tickets. Gospel ShowcaseSaturday, February 1, 20252 p.m.$5 The event will feature local artists organized by the Black History Stakeholders, and is a tribute to the … [Read more...] about Celebrating Black History Through the Arts in Fuquay-Varina
“The Doctor is in” History Tours at Pope House Museum
The Pope House Museum, at 511 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, is the only African-American house museum in the State of North Carolina. It offers a glimpse into the life of one of Raleigh’s most intriguing citizens, Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope, who was the only African-American man to run for mayor of a Southern capital in the midst of the Jim Crow Era. The house, built in 1901, … [Read more...] about “The Doctor is in” History Tours at Pope House Museum
Travails & Triumphs: Celebrating Black History Month in Sanford
Travails & Triumphs: Celebrating Black History Month is a free event on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Dennis A. Wicker Civic and Conference Center, 1801 Nash Street, Sanford, North Carolina. Explore the rich history of African Americans in Lee County and its surroundings since 1740. This event is presented by Alliance of Black Leaders and Educators, Heart … [Read more...] about Travails & Triumphs: Celebrating Black History Month in Sanford
