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 [email protected] 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.
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.
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.
Experience an empowering afternoon as we amplify and support women-owned businesses in Eastern and Coastal North Carolina. Set against the stunning backdrop of historic downtown New Bern, this unique event brings together community leaders, local farmers, and women entrepreneurs to build connections and explore new opportunities for growth.
Join us at the Park for a soulful Juneteenth Celebration with Historian Darrell Stover. Experience Songs of Freedom through live reenactments, spoken word, and a saxophone summit. A day of unity, culture, and joy honoring resilience, liberation, and the spirit of freedom!