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 13th to 16th, 2023, 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 … [Read more...] about Dreamfest: Town of Cary’s MLK celebration — films, performances, community service, more…
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Annual NC MLK and Black History Month Block Party and Parade in Durham April 9
The 19th Annual NC MLK Black History Month Block Party and Parade will take place in Durham, NC, on Saturday, April 9th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's free to attend. The parade starts at W.G. Pearson Elementary School and travels to N.C.C.U. It starts at 12 p.m. and features: Marching bands Step/dance/drill teams Cars Mascot Cartoon characters More The block party takes place … [Read more...] about Annual NC MLK and Black History Month Block Party and Parade in Durham April 9
21st Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History – virtual event
The 21st Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place online on January 29th, 2022, from 10:30 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. There will also be an online education day on Friday, January 28th. The theme this year is "Black People, Green Planet: Environmental … [Read more...] about 21st Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History – virtual event
King Day: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday at Chavis Park
John Chavis Memorial Park, at 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, is hosting King Day: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday on Monday, January 17th, 2022, from 12 to 3 p.m. This free event will showcase Dr. King's work and the history of the national holiday. There will also be arts and crafts for children and an outdoor civil rights scavenger hunt and … [Read more...] about King Day: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday at Chavis Park
MLK Day events in the Triangle 2022
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at one of these events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary and surrounding areas, in 2022. 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 17th, 2022, but not all the events take place on that … [Read more...] about MLK Day events in the Triangle 2022
Book Harvest Dream Big MLK Day Book Drive Celebration
Book Harvest is presenting the Dream Big MLK Day Book Drive Celebration on Monday, January 17th, 2022, from 1 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. There will be a drive-through option, as well as an outdoor … [Read more...] about Book Harvest Dream Big MLK Day Book Drive Celebration
Martin Luther King Commemoration Weekend in Apex
The Town of Apex is celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a Commemoration Weekend on January 15th and 16th, 2022. MLK Unity March & Prayer Rally On Saturday, January 15th, 2022, gather at Apex First Baptist Church, 419 S. Salem Street, at 8 a.m. The march will begin at 9 a.m. and proceed to Apex Town Hall, 73 Hunter Street, for an outdoor … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Commemoration Weekend in Apex
Northern Orange Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. virtual commemoration event (car parade is canceled)
PLEASE NOTE: The car parade, described below, has been canceled due to bad weather. The virtual commemoration is still taking place. The Northern Orange Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration includes a car parade and a virtual commemorative program, both on Monday, January 17th, 2022. Details are being announced on the No. Orange Dr. MLK, Jr. Commemoration, NC Facebook group. Phase I … [Read more...] about Northern Orange Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. virtual commemoration event (car parade is canceled)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Carrboro, planned by youth — online event
The Town of Carrboro is hosting a youth-planned MLK Day event on Saturday, January 15th, 2022, from 1 to 3 p.m. This is an online event. Register in advance for the webinar. Celebrate Carrboro's day of service with speakers and friends. … [Read more...] about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Carrboro, planned by youth — online event
MLK Day Lecture & Awards Ceremony at UNC
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hosting its annual MLK Lecture and Awards Ceremony at the Carolina Union Great Hall, 209 South Road, Chapel Hill, on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are available at the Carolina Union Box Office. Award-winning visionary thought leader, institution builder, cultural activist and … [Read more...] about MLK Day Lecture & Awards Ceremony at UNC
