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2024 Dreamville Festival
2024-04-06 10:00 - 2024-04-07 21:00 (America/New_York) | Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
RALEIGH, NC (March 7, 2024) – Global superstar J. Cole and Dreamville, the internationally recognized entertainment brand and multi-platinum record label for which he cofounded, have announced today the new music lineup for Dreamville Festival 2024 as their flagship music festival returns to Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7.

Following last year’s record-setting event, Dreamville Festival 2024 will now welcome SZA and Chris Brown to each perform as Saturday headliners, while J. Cole and Nicki Minaj will each close out their respective stages on Sunday.

Featuring four of the most popular musical artists of this generation, festival organizers have also tapped several other multi-platinum, award-winning music heavyweights to join the lineup. Saturday, April 6 will feature
Lil Yachty, ScHoolboy Q, Sexyy Red, Jeremih, Teezo Touchdown, Amaarae, Luh Tyler, and Domani; while acts like Rema, Jeezy, Monica, Rae Sremmurd, Key Glock, Muni Long, TiaCorine, and Chase Shakur will also perform at the festival on Sunday, April 7.
With some of today’s hottest hip-hop and R&B acts in tow, Cole is also bringing together members from his acclaimed music roster to perform in Raleigh including J.I.D, EARTHGANG, Bas, Cozz, Lute, and Omen.

In total, over 25 artists will soon perform at Dorothea Dix Park this spring with the full music lineup listed below and available online at DreamvilleFest.com:
Saturday, April 6:
SZA ~ Chris Brown ~ J.I.D. ~ Lil Yachty ~ ScHoolboyQ ~ Sexyy Red ~ Jeremih ~ EARTHGANG ~ Teezo Touchdown ~ Amaarae ~ Lute ~ Luh Tyler ~ Domani
Sunday, April 7:
J. Cole ~ Nicki Minaj ~ Rema ~ Jeezy ~ Monica ~ Rae Sremmurd ~ Key Glock ~ Bas ~ Muni Long ~ Cozz ~ Omen ~ TiaCorine ~ Chase Shakur

“Some of the biggest names in music will travel to Raleigh in only a few short weeks, bringing about one of the most highly anticipated festivals of the year. Our team looks forward to welcoming all of our Day One fans from around the world back to Dreamville Festival,” said Dreamville Cofounder and Festival President Adam Roy.
Entering its fourth edition this spring, J. Cole and his Dreamville team have firmly cemented themselves as the organizers behind the world’s largest artist-led music festival, as well as the executives behind one of the most powerful brands in today’s entertainment industry. Their festival will continue to serve as an annual reunion for Dreamville fans worldwide as Raleigh residents and international travelers gather together to experience a weekend celebration unlike any other while driving a multi-million economic impact to the greater Wake County region.
With a continued emphasis on community, diversity, and inclusivity, Dreamville Festival returns to its home in Dorothea Dix Park offering festival-goers many attractions, carnival rides, and immersive art installations, in addition to dozens of local vendors, food trucks, and artisans from across Wake County. Plus, organizers are welcoming back Dreamville Fest Weekend, which serves as a weeklong celebration of music, arts, culture, and community spread across downtown Raleigh offering free events and educational programming.
A limited number of two-day GA tickets are on sale now at www.DreamvilleFest.com, with a portion of proceeds being donated to the festival’s official charity partners, the Dreamville Foundation and Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy.
Stay up-to-date on future Dreamville Festival news and announcements by visiting the following channels:

WEBSITE: www.DreamvilleFest.com

INSTAGRAM: @dreamvillefest

FACEBOOK: @dreamvillefest

Amazon Music Presents: Dreamville Public Access
2024-04-05 11:00 - 22:00 | CAM Raleigh, 409 W Martin St, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States

Punchella Comedy Clash with Doctur Dot and Friends
2024-04-03 12:00 - 19:00 | Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27605, United States

2024 Dreamville Festival
2024-03-20 08:00 - 17:00 | NC

Black Family Wellness Expo
2024-03-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Durham Technical Community College Phail Wynn, Jr. Student Services Center (Building 10), 1637 East Lawson Street, Durham, NC, 27703, United States
Heart Health
You’re invited to attend the upcoming free event on Saturday, March 16th from 1-4pm at the Phail Wynn Jr. Student Services Center (Building 10) located at 1637 East Lawson Street, Durham, NC. The event will be held at Durham Technical Community College and will feature a range of health and wellness activities. Participate in informative and engaging sessions such as healthy cooking demos, movement activities, anti-stress massages, blood pressure checks, glucose screenings, dental education, organ donation awareness, and voter registration. As an added benefit, complimentary food and giveaways will be provided. Ensure your presence at this noteworthy event by registering for free on the event’s website. Make the most of this opportunity to prioritize your well-being and enhance your knowledge in the field of health and wellness.

2024 Image Awards
2024-03-10 15:00 - 17:00 | John Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Flood Group to Celebrate Local Achievers
The Flood Group will present its Third Annual Image Awards on Sunday, March 10th at 3:00 p.m. at the John Chavis Community Center located at 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Raleigh. This event commemorates Black History and will honor exemplary individuals who have made notable contributions in the areas of community service, criminal justice and law, cultural arts, education, entrepreneurship, government service, leadership, medicine, and social advocacy. This year’s honorees include Kevin Bobbitt, Thomas Bradshaw, Chanda Branch, George E. Harden Jr., Terrence and Torry Holt, Scot McCray, Michael Morgan, Octavia Rainey, and Shinica Thomas. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information about the Image Awards, please contact the Flood Group at thefloodgroupraleigh@gmail.com.
About the Flood Group
The Flood Group is a Raleigh-based education advocacy group organized exclusively for community education and enhancement. It harnesses its leadership, mission, and strong community ties to raise awareness and build bridges throughout Wake County. The Flood Group also partners with schools and community-based organizations to create opportunities for high-potential, underserved youth to achieve educational excellence and become effective and globally competitive citizens.

Crowns & Cupcakes: National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Event
2024-03-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Holton Learning Center, 401 N. Driver St., 2nd Floor, Durham, NC, 27703, United States
Date: March 10th, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Holton Learning Center, Durham, NC
Get ready for an afternoon filled with delicious food, cupcakes, entertainment, and inspiring speakers. Crowns & Cupcakes is our special celebration for National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and we can’t wait to have you with us.
This event is all about community, empowerment, and education. We’ll be discussing important topics like HIV prevention, including PrEP and PEP, and you’ll hear from incredible long-term survivors who are living and thriving with HIV.
But that’s not all – we’re adding a fun twist! Show off your inner royalty by wearing your best crown, hat, or tiara. Let’s celebrate the Queens that we are! 👑
Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details. We can’t wait to see you there, and don’t forget to share with your networks!

Annual Youth Symposium Focuses on “Making Our Youth Greater!”
2024-03-09 09:30 - 12:30 | Raleigh Girls Club of Wake County, 701 N Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States
RALEIGH, N.C. – Area girls are invited to participate in the Beta Lambda Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.’s annual Youth Symposium from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at the Raleigh Girls Club of Wake County. The theme for this year’s symposium is Making Our Youth Greater!
Youth Symposium is an annual one-day initiative of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. that’s held on the second Saturday in March by Alumnae chapters across the country and supported by their undergraduate chapters and aliates. The Sigma Youth Symposium is designed to address issues and opportunities related to STEAM, mental and physical health/wellness, social action and justice, education and career planning, financial literacy, and culture.
“I always get excited for our annual Youth Symposium,” said BLS Member Farrah Pickstock, committee chair for the BLS Youth Symposium. “This event is a great way for us to make a positive impact on young girls in our community by giving them information and resources that they can use and apply immediately.”

Young girls participating in BLS’s Youth Symposium will participate in groups based on their ages. Sessions for girls ages six to nine include healthy food choices, nurturing self-esteem, and a TikTok challenge. Sessions for girls ages 10 to 15 include etiquette, building and maintaining positive healthy relationships, and a step show. Both groups will participate in a STEM activity.
There will be a Zumba session for adults who are on-site with participating children.
“We are excited to oer this enrichment opportunity to youth in our community and deliver information in a format that is structured but not formal,” said Tramaine Darby, president of the Beta Lambda Sigma chapter. “We’re able to meet these young people where they are and give them tools to make their futures greater.”
ABOUT
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated (ΣΓΡ) was organized on November 12, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana, by seven young educators. This organization was founded on and continues to be steadfastly committed to the tenets of excellence in Scholarship, Sisterhood and Service. Sigma Gamma Rho has welcomed more than 100,000 collegiate and professional women from every profession. The sorority has more than 500 chapters around the world. Sigma Gamma Rho has a proud legacy of providing positive and proactive community leadership and support as indicated by the sorority’s international slogan, “Greater Service, Greater Progress.” For more information, please visit sgrho1922.org.
Beta Lambda Sigma Chapter was chartered on December 10, 1949 by teachers dedicated to educating youth in their community in Raleigh, North Carolina. The chapter consists of retired and active members in education, healthcare, business, mental health, media, marketing, city government, and more. Beta Lambda Sigma Raleigh Alumnae Chapter supports the national programs of the sorority, including Operation BigBookBag, Swim 1922, Project Cradle Care, and Youth Symposium. For more information about the Beta Lambda Sigma Chapter, please visit https://www.raleighsgrho.org/.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority’s Annual Youth Symposium is a nationwide one-day event designed to address issues and opportunities related to STEAM, mental and physical health/wellness, social action/justice, education and career planning, financial literacy, and culture (i.e. social media). Alumnae Chapters – supported by undergraduate chapters and aliates – present a unified eort to support our youth in-person or virtually through impactful, educational, inspiring, and engaging programming for youth. The Annual Youth Symposium is one of the sorority’s five National Essential Programs.

Congressman Nickel Hosting Roundtable on Black-Owned Business and Economic Equity in Garner
2024-03-04 15:00 - 15:30 | Garner Chamber of Commerce, 401 Circle Dr., Garner, NC, 27529, United States
Garner, NC – On Monday, March 4th, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) will hold a roundtable on black-owned business and economic equity in Garner from 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM at the Garner Chamber of Commerce (401 Circle Dr. Garner, NC, 27529).
Eight local, black-owned businesses from Garner will participate on the panel, as well as the Director of Membership for the Garner Chamber of Commerce, Brian Bennett.
During the roundtable, participants will discuss the importance of minority access to capital, affordable housing, and strategies for fostering sustainable economic growth within the black-owned business community.

WHO
Congressman Wiley Nickel, NC-13
Brian Bennett, Director of Membership, Garner Chamber of Commerce
Derrick Coley, Owner of Demario’s
Adrian Stephenson, Owner of Any Day Heating and Cooling
Thomas Bunch, Owner of Garner 5th Avenue Pharmacy
Ernestine Ledbetter, Owner of Ledbetter & Ledbetter LLC
Ganiya Chance, Owner of Scrub Beauties
Kalisha Abercrombie, Owner of The Drop Zone Drop-In Childcare
Hadassah Eley, Owner of Capital M.E. Strategies
Kimberly Wyckoff, Owner of Sabella Sweets

WHEN
Monday, March 4
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

WHERE
Garner Chamber of Commerce
401 Circle Dr.
Garner, NC, 27529

Moral March on Raleigh
2024-03-02 10:00 - 17:00 | NC State Capitol, 1 E. Morgan Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
After another year of devastating legislative attacks on poor people and low-wage workers by the NC General Assembly, it’s time for North Carolinians from across the state to take back the mic from the extremists and tell our elected leaders that we refuse to do anything but go Forward Together, Not One Step Back.
The people of North Carolina are suffering:

Over 40% of the state are poor or low-income: over 4 million residents.
Over 1 million North Carolinians still lack health insurance.
Nearly 2 million North Carolinians earn less than a minimum living wage of $15/hour, 37% of the workforce.
Average household debt rose 6% in 2022 to an average of $56,590 in North Carolina.

That’s why we’re calling for a Mass Poor People’s and Low Wage Workers’ State House Assembly and Moral March on Raleigh and to the Polls on March 2, 2024! The Forward-Together Moral Monday movement last held a mass People’s Assembly in February 2020 before Covid, and it’s time now for the same coalition of North Carolinians with new and old friends to come together to show the General Assembly that our votes are our demands! North Carolina is joining thirty states across the nation holding simultaneous assemblies and marches at their state capitals on March 2nd, as a part of 40 weeks of action beginning February 5 leading to the November elections.

GATHER: 10am on the South Side of the State Capitol (1 E. Morgan Street)
MARCH & RALLY: 11am at NC General Assembly (16 W. Jones Street)

Instead of addressing the crises of poverty and low wages, lack of healthcare, underfunded public education, voter suppression, and environmental collapse, extremists leading the NC General Assembly have slashed taxes for the wealthy and corporations, promoted a culture of fear and hate, failed to fully fund public education, and cut protections for the most vulnerable North Carolinians. Politicians from both parties like to brag about North Carolina being ranked the #1 state for business the past two years, but Oxfam’s recent report shows that North Carolina is ranked #52 when it comes to conditions for workers in our state.
The NC General Assembly is doing all of this at a time when poverty is the fourth leading cause of death in this nation, more than gun violence, obesity, homicide, and diabetes, in the richest nation in the world. And to cap off the destructive legislative session, they passed an anti-democratic state budget with massive tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations.
The NC General Assembly’s deceptive and deadly attacks aimed against Black and civil rights history, women, the LGBTQ+ community, workers, immigrants, students, teachers, and everyday North Carolinians, while making it easier to get a gun and easier to poison our water, promotes a devastating agenda that hurts all of us.
In honor of all those who have given their lives to secure and protect the sacred right to vote, we are going to Raleigh to deliver a moral indictment of the cynical priorities and immoral policies of the leadership of the North Carolina General Assembly. The extreme attacks coming out of the NC General Assembly make the need to revive and build upon a progressive vision and movement in North Carolina all the more urgent. We can build the North Carolina we believe in if we expand our democracy to all North Carolinians.
In North Carolina, there are 3,464,018 poor and low-income eligible voters, including 2,326,099 White voters, 107,347 Latino voters, 26,403 Asian voters, 885,990 Black voters and 34,966 Indigenous voters. Together, they account for 41.45% of the electorate in North Carolina. If 19% of low-wage workers who haven’t voted before began to use their voice at the ballot box, we could shift the entire electorate in North Carolina. We have power!
For the soul of our democracy, we are coming together to push for a moral revival in North Carolina and the realization of a Third Reconstruction to heal the state and nation.
If you believe in living wages, ending poverty, fully funding public education, universal health care, environmental justice, voting rights, women’s rights, immigrant rights, criminal justice reform, LGBTQ rights, gun control, fair taxes and a North Carolina for all of us then join us on March 2, 2024 in Raleigh.
We gather at 10am for a short program and then march at 11am to the NC General Assembly (16 W. Jones Street) for the rally and assembly.

Meet the Heroes 2024
2024-02-24 12:00 - 17:00 | Walltown Park Recreation Center, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, NC, United States

Urban Community AgriNomics Celebration and Open House
2024-02-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Urban Community AgriNomics, 2080 Sawmill Creek Parkway, Durham, NC, 27712, United States
Are you looking for a great local celebration of Black History to attend?Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN) is hosting a special Black History Month event at Catawba Trail Farm in Durham on Saturday, February 24th from 11 am to 2 pm. An open house for visitors to tour the gardens, trails, and historic structures, this celebration honors the rich African American history embedded in the land. Activities include a special African Drumming Performance by Johnny Roots, a performance by TAVE (The Ancestors Voice Ensemble), and a memorable time capsule burial ceremony.
UCAN founders, Delphine Sellars and Lucille Patterson recently made history after TLC deeded the land to UCAN in January 2024. This historic transfer is one of the largest transfers of land-conservancy property to a Black-led nonprofit in the state.
“Imagine waking up to find that your greatest dream has come true. That’s what ownership of the Catawba Trail Farm means to me and UCAN,” said Delphine Sellars, Executive Director of UCAN.
TLC Staff with UCAN founders. Left to right: Margaret Sands, Lucille Patterson, Delphine Sellars, Kierra Hyman, and Sandy Sweitzer. Photo: Cara Lewis
Breaking ground in 2018, Delphine Sellars, her Board, donors, and volunteers have transformed the now former TLC property (once referred to as Snow Hill IV) in northern Durham into a thriving community farm. TLC bought the property in 2008 from a developer due to its proximity to the Little River and because of the land’s vibrant wildlife habitat. Prior to Delphine and UCAN’s vision, the property was overgrown with woods and unsuitable for farming and food production.

MLK Day of Service volunteers gathered around the grave of William Johnston, the first white owner of the land. Photo: Cara Lewis

The land also came with a deep history, including being owned by the Cameron family, the largest slave owning family in North Carolina. Reminders of the land’s past can be seen in the historic infrastructure and in the grave site of William Johnston, the first white landowner who acquired the property in 1763.
Today, UCAN has reclaimed this land through the incredible community work they continue to do. Catawba Trail Farm is an important center of community, serving as a hub for fresh produce for those in need. UCAN also works with low-income communities and local schools to teach healthy food preparation, preservation, and life skills that encourage academic and career success.
Visitors to the once dilapidated farm can now walk along trails, volunteer in the garden, and connect with sustainable agriculture through engaging events and classes.
Catawba Trail Farm is a hub for fresh produce in north Durham. Photo courtesy of UCAN
Can’t make next Saturday’s event, but still want to get involved? UCAN hosts weekly and monthly events for diverse groups of volunteers and community members. Their latest program, BUILDBLACK, tackles the revitalization of infrastructure on the land that once held the legacy of enslaved people. Skilled workers from diverse backgrounds are invited to lend a hand in repurposing these spaces and shape a more inclusive and equitable future.
More information about UCAN can be found at their website http://ucan.today

Black History Month Program
2024-02-24 11:00 - 14:00 | 121 N TARBORO STREET, 121 N TARBORO STREET, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States

Harambee 20th Annual Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon
2024-02-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Wake Chapel Church, 3805 Tarheel Club Road, Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States

2024 NC Black Heritage Festival
2024-02-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 North Carolina 49 Gold Hall, Concord, NC, 28025, United States

A Taste of Black History
2024-02-07 11:30 - 13:30 | Cary Senior Center, 120 Maury Odell Place, Cary, NC, 27513, United States

Black History Expo
2024-02-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St, Wake Forest, NC, 27587, United States

2024 NC AAHGS Black History Month Genealogy Conference
2024-02-02 13:00 - 2024-02-04 16:00 | Hampton Inn Suites Midtown, 1229 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27609, United States
The 2024 NC AAHGS Conference will be a three (3) day event starting with tours of the State Archives, the State Heritage Library and the vault on Friday, February 2. Saturday will include a full day of workshops (16 of them) around basic genealogy, foodways and legacy building, as well as a panel discussion and luncheon. Sunday there will be tours around the historic Black spaces in Raleigh including The Pope House (home of Dr. Manassa Pope – a Black medical graduate of Shaw University’s Leonard School of Medicine who ran for mayor in 1919), the Historic Turner House in Oberlin Village, and the Historic Black Neighborhoods of Raleigh (created from the freedmen’s villages that were started after the Civil War).
While the conference is for three days (Friday through Sunday), you may purchase tickets:

the entire 3 day conference
Friday’s tours and reception; Saturday’s workshops and luncheon
Saturday’s workshops and luncheon only
Sunday’s tours only

The Triangle Chapter of AAHGS looks forward to welcoming you to the capital city of Raleigh!

2024 Southern Farm Show
2024-01-31 09:00 - 2024-02-02 16:00 | North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States

Do Portugal Circus
2024-01-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Cirque de Vol studio, 300 W Hargett St #40, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

23rd Annual African American Cultural Celebration
2024-01-27 10:30 - 16:30 | North Carolina Museum of History, 5 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

Durham Cultural Roadmap Community Input Session
2024-01-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St, Durham, NC, United States

Triangle Diversity Hiring Fair
2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Saint Mary’s School | Smedes Hall, 900 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Triangle-area (Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill) independent schools are seeking talented educators to fill full- and part-time teaching, coaching, administrative, and staff positions in our schools for the 2024–2025 school year. In particular, this fair is to help those from underrepresented groups connect with schools that are hiring. If you are interested in a career in an independent school, we invite you to join us! All subject areas are welcomed.
Participating schools include: Carolina Friends School | Cary Academy | Duke School | Durham Academy | Emerson Waldorf School | Hill Learning Center | Montessori Community School | Montessori School of Raleigh | The Raleigh School | Ravenscroft School | Saint Mary’s School |St. David’s School | St. Timothy’s School | Triangle Day School | Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill

This event will be held on January 20, 2024, from 10:00a-12:00p at:

Saint Mary’s School, Smedes Hall
900 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27603

Register at: www.sms.edu/diversityhiringfair

Day of Racial Healing
2024-01-16 18:00 - 21:00 | John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

North Carolina Chamber Music Institute's Treasures- Music by Black Composers
2024-01-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Church of the Nativity, 8849 Ray Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States

The 44th Annual Martin Luther King Memorial March
2024-01-15 10:00 - 13:00 | State Capitol Building, 1 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

MLK Event: Celebrating the Legacy Through the Arts
2024-01-13 14:00 - 17:00 | W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC, 27707, United States

MLK Unity March, Prayer Rally & Youth Summit
2024-01-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Apex First Baptist Church, 419 S Salem St, Apex, NC, 27502, United States

Triangle Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Kickoff Event
2024-01-12 09:00 - 09:30 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Gardens, 1215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States

ABC11 Together Blood Drive
2024-01-10 08:00 - 18:00 | Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley, 4500 Marriott Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27612, United States
