AKtivate Fitness has launched a unique fight against Parkinson's Disease through a specialized non-contact boxing program, as part of their Rock Steady Boxing affiliation, aiming to empower nearly 1 million Americans living with this neurodegenerative disorder. The organization seeks community support through volunteering, donations, and resources, including a new Pedaling for Parkinson's program, to continue offering and expanding its impactful services.

Built from the successful model established through the Artspace North Carolina Emerging Artist in Residence program, this year-long residency focuses on recent graduates from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU). Upon graduation students often lose resources, equipment, colleagues, and mentors. The HBCU Artist Residency seeks to remedy those issues by extending the learning process and broadening the experience for recent graduates to build their career as a visual artist. The Artspace HBCU Artist Residency aims to highlight and support the many talented artists graduating from these culturally rich institutions. Every year Artspace selects one emerging artist for this career-stimulus residency.

Series of events will commemorate the first enslaved Africans in English North America.

Celebrate Raleigh's Historic Fourth Ward located in the southwest quadrant, with Fayetteville Street, the fourth ward extends to Washington School. Once a vibrant neighborhood, the Fourth Ward underwent significant changes in 1968 due to urban renewal efforts. Explore its rich history and legacy. All events are free and open to the public.

Friendship Chapel Baptist Church of Wake Forest is pleased to announce the retirement of Rev. Dr. Enoch E. Holloway, Sr., who has faithfully served as Senior Pastor for 42 years. To honor his extraordinary leadership and impact, the church will host a series of celebratory events beginning this week.