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The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure at NCMA

NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh

Experience "The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure", a powerful and timely exhibition organized by the National Portrait Gallery, London. Featured artist Amy Sherald—widely known for her portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama—invites reflection with "She was learning to love moments, to love moments for themselves" (2017), a striking oil on canvas that redefines Black representation in contemporary portraiture.

Mindfulness Storytime with Author Rashmi Shah

Quail Ridge Books – North Hills 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh

North Carolina–based mindfulness coach, leadership consultant, and debut children’s author Rashmi Kumar Shah will be hosting a free family storytime event on Saturday, May 31 at 10:30 AM at Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh. The event will feature a live reading of her debut picture book I Found My Piece, followed by a short, guided mindfulness activity designed to help children develop emotional awareness and regulation.

Mom’n My Business Summit & Awards

Station Square 301 S Church St, Rocky Mount

Join us on Saturday, May 31st for the Mom’n My Business Summit & Awards in Eastern North Carolina—a day dedicated to honoring and uplifting women who are thriving as both mothers and entrepreneurs. Celebrate the resilience and brilliance of local Mompreneurs through recognition, inspiration, and networking. Nominations are now open for the Mompreneur Business Awards, with three winners receiving a customized business support package valued at up to $1,000.