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Day of Racial Healing

John Chavis Memorial Park 505 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Raleigh, NC, United States

At the event, participants will come together, contribute to a collective art project, and participate in healing discussions with neighbors on how to recognize and appreciate each other.

Triangle Diversity Hiring Fair

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

Free

Durham Cultural Roadmap Community Input Session

Durham Arts Council 120 Morris St, Durham, NC, United States

What’s your vision for the future of Durham’s arts and cultural scene? Share your input during a day of listening to help shape the vision and goals of the new Durham Cultural Roadmap.

Hosted by the City of Durham, Durham County, and lead consultant AMS Planning and Research, this in-person, drop-in gathering is set for Saturday, January 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Durham Arts Council, located at 120 Morris St. Children’s creative activities, free food, and Spanish and American Sign Language (ALS) translation services will be provided.

Free parking will be available at the Morgan Rigsbee Garage, located at 105 W. Morgan St., and the Durham Centre Garage, located at 300 W. Morgan St. The Durham Arts Council is also a short walk from Durham Station, the central bus hub located at 515 W. Pettigrew St., and all GoDurham buses are fare free.

The ideas and input gathered from this January 20 event will be used to help create the new Durham Cultural Roadmap, which will guide the goals and investment in the arts and cultural sector for the next five years. During this event, attendees will also learn more about the emerging ideas collected since July 2023 from interviews, listening sessions, and a community survey.

23rd Annual African American Cultural Celebration

North Carolina Museum of History 5 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC, United States

The African American Cultural Celebration serves as the statewide kickoff to Black History Month in North Carolina. Multiple demonstrations, presentations, and performances reach thousands of people, whether the celebration is held virtually or in person.

Do Portugal Circus

Cirque de Vol studio 300 W Hargett St #40, Raleigh, NC, United States

Do Portugal Circus are offering a FREE aerial and ground workshop. The class is open to kids (ages 12+) and adults and is open to the public. It’s great for any aspiring performers or anyone that’s always wanted to give Aerial a try! Space is limited, so they need to make sure to sign up on @cirquedevol’s website. Do Portugal Circus is a family-run, traditional circus . The Circus is proud to bring a show that all generations can enjoy including aerialists, jugglers , motorcyclists, clowns , acrobats and much more.

2024 Southern Farm Show

North Carolina State Fairgrounds 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

The Southern Farm Show takes place once a year in Raleigh and is considered the largest agricultural exhibition in Virginia, North and South Carolina. It is the industry event of the year for farmers, farm managers and related professionals including landscapers and archaeologists. Important components of the fair are a conference and the agricultural development forum. This is about the future forecasts, growth prospects and developments in the industry.

2024 NC AAHGS Black History Month Genealogy Conference

Hampton Inn Suites Midtown 1229 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh, NC, United States

Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of family history, traditional recipes, and preserving your legacy at "Tales From the Table" .

Black History Expo

Alston-Massenburg Center 416 N. Taylor St, Wake Forest, NC, United States

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with Wake Forest native Ronald “Skip” Parker to host a “Black History Expo”

Free and open to the public, the expo will feature on display many of Parker’s unique and authentic antiques and collectibles from the mid-1800s through the mid-1900s, including an 1842 wooden washboard, a vintage 1954 DeLaval stainless steel milk can, antique dolls depicting Rosa Parks, Ida B. Wells, Ella Fitzgerald, Katherine Johnson, and Maya Angelou, and much more.

A Taste of Black History

Cary Senior Center 120 Maury Odell Place, Cary, NC, United States

People of African descent have played a significant role in shaping a uniquely American style of eating. Join us as we partake in a cultural cuisine experience in honor of Black History Month. Lunch will be provided by a locally Black-owned restaurant. Registration is required and will open late January.

2024 NC Black Heritage Festival

Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 4751 North Carolina 49 Gold Hall, Concord, NC, United States

The 7th annual 2024 North Carolina Black Heritage Festival themed "Remember the past, Celebrate the present, & Shape the future" will feature 100 black owned companies. Crafts, culture, art, games, performances, information and more is some of what attendees can expect. Free giveaways, discounts, and coupons make the vendor shopping experience like none other and also kids activities. Support black business and black excellence.

Harambee 20th Annual Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon

Wake Chapel Church 3805 Tarheel Club Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

The Capital Area Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (CAS-NCNW) of Raleigh, NC is proud to host our 20th Annual Harambee Women's of Excellence Awards Luncheon recognizing "Black History Month" and honoring one's service in the community. Our theme for this year is "Honoring the Legacy of Women Leaders". In these unprecedented times, we have seen the challenges and need increase in our community. Harambee which is a celebration of a Community and Togetherness was started in Kenya in 1963, and gives us an opportunity to put it into practice. This event is our signature fundraiser to support our outreach programs in the greater Raleigh community.
Our keynote speaker is Dr. Paulette Dillard, President of Shaw University. We will be honoring the following women of excellence for their tireless work and contirubutions in the community: Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette, Dr. Linda R. Jordon, and Kimberly H. Winborne.
The National Council of Negro Women was established in 1935 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune for the mission to advance the opportunities and the quality of life for African American women, their families and communities. The Capital Area Section was founded in February 1999 under the leadership of Christine B . Jones and Frances Bethea Grant. Our local community outreach programs include Salvation Army, Wake County Women's Center, Loaves and Fishes, MATCH, Shirley Sheares Men's Empowerment Center and Raleigh Rescue Mission as well as other service projects.

Black History Month Program

121 N TARBORO STREET 121 N TARBORO STREET, Raleigh, NC, United States

North Central CAC and Tarboro Road Community Center are honoring the legacy of College Park and Idlewild for the 35th Black History Month Program.

Free