Durham Parks and Recreation will host a virtual program to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, January 23rd, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. MLK Event: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts is a free event for the whole family. The theme is MLK: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts. Participants will enjoy a series of activities highlighting the components in … [Read more...] about MLK Event: Celebrating the Legacy through the Arts (virtual event with Durham Parks & Recreation)
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MLK Day Supply Drive with United Way of the Greater Triangle
United Way of Greater Triangle is hosting a physically distanced supply drive for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The supply drive will benefit: Meals on Wheels of Wake County Urban Ministries of Durham Inter-Faith Council for Social Services Johnston Lee Harnett Community Action It takes place on Monday, January 18th, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at these two … [Read more...] about MLK Day Supply Drive with United Way of the Greater Triangle
Chapel Hill – Carrboro NAACP’s MLK Day Virtual Celebration with speaker Rev. William Barber II
The Chapel Hill - Carrboro NAACP is commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at a virtual celebration on Monday, January 18th, 2021, at 11 a.m. This free online event will be on Zoom. Register here. This year's theme is "Lift Every Voice for Justice!” featuring keynote speaker Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II. … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill – Carrboro NAACP’s MLK Day Virtual Celebration with speaker Rev. William Barber II
Dreamfest: Town of Cary’s MLK celebration (online events)
Every year, the Town of Cary celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Dreamfest, a collection of free events. This year the events will be taking place online. The performances and films listed below will be available to view for free between January 15th to 18th, 2021. Find links to access all the programs here. Storyteller Willa Brigham Willa Brigham, an avid … [Read more...] about Dreamfest: Town of Cary’s MLK celebration (online events)
MLK Day events in the Triangle 2021
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at one of these events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary and surrounding areas, in 2021. Many of these events are being held online this year. Some require registration. Please follow each link for the necessary details, to register, and to check for any changes. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, January 18th, 2021, but not all the … [Read more...] about MLK Day events in the Triangle 2021
Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee MLK Day Interfaith Prayer Breakfast (streaming)
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. This year their celebration will be virtual. Here is what's announced so far. If the organization announces more virtual events we will add them. 41st MLK, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast … [Read more...] about Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee MLK Day Interfaith Prayer Breakfast (streaming)
Book Harvest Dream Big MLK Day Book Drive Celebration
Book Harvest is presenting the Dream Big MLK Day Book Drive Celebration on Monday, January 18th, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. Book Harvest provides books to children who need them and engages families and communities to promote children’s lifelong literacy and academic success. The Dream Big celebration is a drive-through this … [Read more...] about Book Harvest Dream Big MLK Day Book Drive Celebration
20th Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History – virtual event
The 20th Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place online on January 30th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. North Carolina Museum of History's annual event will, as always, be free to experience. It's an online event this year. It's the kickoff to Black History Month in Raleigh. You can register for individual events below: CELEBRATE MUSIC, MOVEMENT and DRAMA 11:30 a.m. … [Read more...] about 20th Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History – virtual event
Virtual Youth Panel Discussion for MLK Day: He Had a Dream, Are We Living It?
Youth groups in Carrboro have planned a virtual youth panel discussion "He Had a Dream, Are We Living It?" on Saturday, January 16th, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join the community from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a webinar event with special guest speakers. The panel discussion titled "He Had a Dream. Are We Living It?" will … [Read more...] about Virtual Youth Panel Discussion for MLK Day: He Had a Dream, Are We Living It?
Annual NC MLK and Black History Month Block Party and Parade in Durham
The Annual NC MLK Black History Month Block Party and Parade will take place Saturday, February 1st, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's free to attend. The parade takes place on Fayetteville Street at 12 p.m. and features: Marching bands Step/dance/drill teams Cars Mascot Cartoon characters More The block party takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Burlington … [Read more...] about Annual NC MLK and Black History Month Block Party and Parade in Durham
