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Fourth Ward Gospel Extravaganza
August 24 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday, August 24, 2025 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM
A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater
2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC
Free and open to the public
Join us as we celebrate and commemorate the three churches, businesses, and the vibrant neighborhood of Raleigh’s Fourth Ward—lost to “urban renewal” in the 1960s and ’70s.
Featuring:
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Local singers and church choirs
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Guest speaker Senator Dan Blue
History of the Fourth Ward:
With the growth of Hayti, Cannon Lands, and surrounding areas, southwest Raleigh—known as the Fourth Ward—became a thriving community. In 1896, 66% of its 3,200 residents were Black, the highest percentage among Raleigh’s four wards. From 1875 to 1900, during a time when Raleigh had five gerrymandered wards, the Fourth Ward consistently elected Black aldermen—making it a strong political force for over 25 years.