Residents enjoyed an opportunity to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. Mayor Pro Tem Dan Berry provided welcoming remarks at the MLK Unity Weekend Community Celebration at the Cultural Center, organized by the Holly Springs MLK Jr. Committee. Following a successful MLK Day of Service, Mayor Sean Mayefskie declared February as […]
The Town of Wake Forest and the Wake Forest Historical Museum are partnering to offer free Black History Month Walking Tours of the Northeast Community every Friday in February at 1 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited to the first 15 participants to sign up for each tour. Led by staff from Historic Preservation Planning and […]
The Town of Carrboro is proud to recognize and celebrate Black people and Black history in Carrboro and across the nation during Black History Month. We invite and encourage all Carrboro residents to participate in local Black History Month events and to learn about and celebrate the lives, history, and contributions of Black people during […]
Dix Park in partnership with Raleigh Film and Art Festival presents a curated Black History Month artist exhibition showcasing the best talent of 2025 from across the state. A riveting month-long display of visual art representing the experience of people of color living in the south. Enjoy an array of spectacular pieces by professional and student artists. […]
The State Capitol will bring back a popular walking tour series centered on protest and civil rights in downtown Raleigh to commemorate Black History Month. The “We’ve Always Been Out There” tour will be a short (0.5 mile) walking tour that discusses the lengthy history of protest and civil rights demonstrations in Raleigh. The tour […]
This weekend, the Town of Carrboro continues its Black History Month programs with a health and wellness fair on Saturday and a concert featuring Mary Williams on Sunday. Our events are free, and families are welcome! Learn more at https://www.carrboronc.gov/2978/Black-History-Month For more information, please contact Recreation Supervisor Michelle Blume at mblume@carrboronc.gov Black History Month in Carrboro […]
Check out a list of our favorite Black-owned beauty businesses to support this Black History Month inside.
Scott Turner & Rosalind Keeys share their journey to becoming the owners of Abbie's Cigars - the largest Black-owned cigar lounge in the Triangle.
The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) is celebrating Black History Month by offering town residents the chance to recognize local African Americans who have made a difference enhancing and improving the quality of life in their community, family, church, business, organizations or other groups. From now through Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, the HRC will […]
This February, check out the programs, exhibits, and historic landmarks the city has to offer that honor the contributions and history of African Americans in Raleigh, most of which are free and a few are even available year-round. Black History Month Events and Exhibits Black History Month 2024 February, Various Times, Cost: FreeJohn Chavis Memorial […]
Black History Month is here and for a time, the month-long celebration of Black history and achievement was a top trending topic on X.
In this exclusive interview, Karen Clark chats with William Holder, a local owner/operator of McDonald's locations in Raleigh, Zebulon and Wendell. Holder talks about how a leap of faith by his wife led to this former police officer taking a chance, which ended up changing the course for his entire family. He also speaks on his experience as a Black owner/operator and how important it is to give back to the community he serves.
