Celebrating 85 Years Of Service To The Community
The Carolinian is the largest African-American newspaper in North Carolina. Our circulation covers 2/3 of the state, which is the most dense African-American population in NC, and our digital reach is nationwide. In addition to spanning the state, we also span generations of readers. If you are interested in being featured in our event’s calendar, please email us at ads@caro.news with the subject line “Online Event Advertising”, as well as information about your event and/or an event link or fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/DGnMwPwabPRwpCwd8. Each event ad cost is approximately $20-$30.
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.
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.
It’s official! & Derby Party tickets are ON SALE NOW! Join the Triangle Alphas for an unforgettable experience on May 3rd at Brier Creek Country Club. Secure your tickets today-link is below! Don’t wait, this event WILL sell out!
Embrace the power of community at the NC Darkness RISING: Live 8 Block Party! Returning for its 8th year, this powerful event—hosted by Darkness RISING Nonprofit, a 501(c)(3) arts and mental health organization—offers a free, family-friendly day of live music, wellness, giveaways, and community connection in Moore Square, Downtown Raleigh, on May 24th from 2-6 PM.
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.
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.
In honor of the federally recognized holiday Juneteenth, the third annual North Carolina Official Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony will take place on Monday, June 2, 2025, outside the Durham County Courthouse (510 S. Dillard Street). The event is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m., and the flag-raising will take place at approximately 12 p.m.
The Town of Clayton and The Clayton Center are commemorating Juneteenth 2025 with a free public performance. Please join us for Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart, written and performed by Mike Wiley at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 14 at The Clayton Center.
Project ALPHA is a free, mentor-led workshop for young men entering grades 8–12. Designed to promote responsible decision-making, leadership, and healthy relationships, this program provides a safe space to discuss sexuality, respect, and ethics. Registration and consent form are required. Hosted by the Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., June 2025 at Roberts Park Community Center, Raleigh, NC.