Please join us in the Reflecting Raleigh process and share your ideas and perspectives. Help shape priorities on affordable housing, neighborhood growth, stormwater management, and more. 

Join us for an inspiring Artist Reception and Sale featuring the incredible works of Dennis Mial, along with a showcase of talent from a local youth art competition. Celebrate creativity and support local artists in this special event!

Join us for a listening session on December 8, 2024, to share your lived experiences and reimagine the Raleigh we want. This open space welcomes community members to discuss housing, food accessibility, jobs, and more, aiming to improve the status of Afro-descendant people in Raleigh. Don't miss this chance to make your voice heard!

The MLK Coalition of Alamance County will host its 43rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration on Monday, January 20, 2025 at 8:00am at Occasions 286 E. Front Street, Burlington, NC. The keynote speaker will be Pastor Keisha D. Bluford of Grace Outreach Ministry.

James Dargan will return to Raleigh to perform alongside NCCMI faculty in a concert that includes important and influential works by composers of color. Immediately prior to the concert (6:00pm), NCCMI will present, Conversation with the Composer! Anyone interested in how someone becomes a composer should plan to attend this interactive event. Students are especially encouraged to attend the free and informal event.

The Black Heritage Museum & Cultural Center, Inc. proudly announces its Black History Exhibit, The Black Resilience:  Stories of “Triumph Against Adversity,” a comprehensive exhibit of African Americans' excellence, resilience, creativity, strength, history, and contributions throughout history. 

HBCU Showcase is a free annual event, hosted by Emily K Center’s Game Plan: College program. High school students and their families are invited to the Center to learn more about HBCUs and the college admissions process. This year, workshops will be offered covering topics such as FAFSA, preparation for standardized testing, scholarships, and more.

  Memphis, TN, Jan. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of Black History Month, the National Civil Rights Museum is proud to present a virtual book talk featuring award-winning historian Crystal R. Sanders, author of A Forgotten Migration: Black Southerners, Segregation Scholarships, and the Debt Owed to Public HBCUs. The event, scheduled for February […]

Get ready to groove on the North Carolina State University campus for a red-carpet night of music like no other in Raleigh! Our Rock, Groove and Jam! Listening Party will feature our best tunes to get you moving and grooving. Whether you're a music enthusiast or just looking for a good time, our music mixture of rock, R&B, gospel, and country, this event is perfect for everyone. Get ready to jam out with fellow music lovers and enjoy a night filled with awesome beats. Don't miss out on this epic event!

In celebration of Black History Month, the Carolina Stomp Fest will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Sanderson High School Auditorium located at 5500 Dixon Drive, Raleigh, NC.

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated will sponsor the 3rd Annual Orange-Chatham African American Cultural Festival on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The festival will take place outdoors and will be held at the Hargraves Community Center, located at 216 North Roberson Street, Chapel Hill, NC. Come out to a day of enjoyment celebrating the culture of African Americans through expressions of dance, art, music, and poetry.  The contributions of African Americans are important to the culture of the United States, and the mission of the festival is to promote a positive image of African Americans and other minorities in our community. This event is FREE to the public.