Durham Parks and Recreation is hosting a MLK Day event on Saturday, January 11, 2025. MLK: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham. Activities will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's life, including: This event is free and open to the public. … [Read more...] about MLK Day: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts in Durham
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MLK Day events in the Triangle 2025
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at one of these events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary and surrounding areas, in 2025. This list will grow significantly as MLK Day approaches. Please follow each link for the necessary details, to register, and to check for any changes. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, January 20, 2025, but not all the events take place on that … [Read more...] about MLK Day events in the Triangle 2025
Annual NC MLK and Black History Month Parade in Durham Feb 3
The 21st Annual NC MLK Black History Month Parade will take place in Durham, NC, on Saturday, February 3, 2024. The parade will start at 12 p.m. at W.G. Pearson Elementary School, 3501 Fayetteville Street, Durham, and proceed up Fayetteville Street, ending at NCCU. It's free to attend. The parade will feature: If you'd like to participate in the parade, here is the registration … [Read more...] about Annual NC MLK and Black History Month Parade in Durham Feb 3
23rd Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History Jan 27
The 23rd Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place at North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC, on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. North Carolina Museum of History's annual event will, as always, be free to experience. It's the kickoff to Black History Month in Raleigh. You can also follow the Facebook event for … [Read more...] about 23rd Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History Jan 27
MLK Jr. Week of Celebration at UNC
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hosting several events in 2024 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. MLK Jr. Community CelebrationSunday, January 14, 20246 to 8 p.m.The Friday Center100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NCFree Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with coffee and dessert. The MLK Jr. Community Celebration features a keynote speaker, entertainment, the MLK/Edith Wiggins … [Read more...] about MLK Jr. Week of Celebration at UNC
Dreamfest: Town of Cary’s MLK celebration — films, performances, community service, more…
Every year, the Town of Cary celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Dreamfest, a collection of events. Dreamfest will take place from January 12 to 15, 2024, and will include storytelling, film, community service and more. Please visit the Dreamfest website for links to sign up for the various events. All descriptions on this page are from the Dreamfest website. … [Read more...] about Dreamfest: Town of Cary’s MLK celebration — films, performances, community service, more…
MLK Day Unity March and Rally in Durham
The Durham Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Steering Committee has several events planned in January to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read about all of them at the above link. Here is one: Unity March & Rally Monday, January 15, 202410:30 a.m.The march will begin at The Tower at Mutual Plaza, 411 West Street, Durham, NC, and will end at First Presbyterian Church, 305 … [Read more...] about MLK Day Unity March and Rally in Durham
MLK Holiday Durham City Workers Union March
The Durham City Works Union chapter of UE Local 150 is organizing a march on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 15, 2024. The march is a continuation of Dr. King's work to gain fair pay for workers. He was assassinated while standing with striking sanitation works in Memphis. The schedule for the march: There will also be a kid zone and sign-making station at CCB Plaza, where … [Read more...] about MLK Holiday Durham City Workers Union March
Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee MLK Day Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, Memorial March, more…
The Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee has a mission of educating the community by expanding upon the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They host several events every year. Here is what's announced so far. If the organization announces more events we will add them. Find all of the Committee's MLK events here. Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Kickoff Event -- 44th … [Read more...] about Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee MLK Day Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, Memorial March, more…
Book Harvest Dream Big MLK Day Book Drive Celebration Jan 15
Book Harvest is presenting the Dream Big MLK Day Book Drive Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Golden Belt Campus, 800 Taylor Street, Durham, North Carolina. Please note that this is a new location for the event. Book Harvest provides books to children who need them and engages families and communities to promote children’s lifelong literacy and academic … [Read more...] about Book Harvest Dream Big MLK Day Book Drive Celebration Jan 15
