The NC MWBE Coordinators’ Network is thrilled to host its 38th Annual Professional Development Conference, Making Dollars and Sense: Transforming Inclusion into Impact, in Greensboro, NC from November 13-15, 2024. This year’s conference will take place in a city deeply tied to the Civil Rights movement, providing a powerful backdrop as we come together to advance the work of economic […]

“Consistent Elevation: 19Keys to the Crown” event on Sunday, November 17th, is a solution-based think tank and motivational interactive technology experience for the culture. The inaugural experience is designed for dynamic communicators and technology enthusiasts looking to connect innovatively.

Help families in need this holiday season by supporting WRAL Coats for the Children, benefitting the Salvation Army. Donate tax-deductible contributions via the Beta Lambda Sigma Charitable Foundation: https://www.raleighsgrho.org/blscf. Every donation goes directly to providing warm winter gear and gifts.

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 […]