Want to know why Black History Month is in February? Are you curious about Black Americans you don’t know, but should? Or looking for Black authors to read or movies to watch? Here are a few sites that provide a wealth of resources: Oprah Magazine – Black History Month, Be The Bridge, and PBS.
As we join our community and country in celebrating Black History Month, we invite you to join us as we learn more about the history of our country, state, city, and church.
Our State’s History
Visit – 23 Important Places to Learn About Black History in North Carolina
Discover people you may not have learned about in school.
Read Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Ann Jacobs
Learn about some Iconic NC Artists
Raleigh’s History
Learn about Raleigh’s Black History – Virtually with Carmen Cauthen on 2/13 at 3:00 pm – Register Here
Watch Oberlin: A Village Rooted in Freedom
Explore Downtown Raleigh’s African American Heritage with Self-Guided Digital Walking Tours
Check out Exhibits, Tours & Events Around the Triangle
St. Paul A.M.E
Learn the History of St. Paul A.M.E.(formed from the slave membership of our church)
Read a National Park Service Article about St. Paul
Events For Kids
Celebrate Black History Month at Chavis Park
Multigenerational Activity Journal & Resource Book
Support Local Businesses
Eat & Shop at Local Black-Owned Businesses
Shop at a Bazaar for Black History Month@Transfer Co. – 2/19, 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Minority Owned Food Truck Pop Up – 2/27, 1:00 – 5:00 pm, Chavis Park
Read a message from Bishop Fairley
For Pro-Baptismal / Anti-Racist Resources including links to books, movies, podcasts, social media to follow, etc., click here.